The Miami Herald links Alexander Acosta to a deal involving a financier accused of sex crimes.
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Janet Mills joins group that aims to block Trump’s pick for acting attorney general
Maine’s attorney general and incoming governor says the appointment of Matthew Whitaker violates the law governing how a vacancy in the office should be filled.
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Mainers rally in Augusta to support Mueller probe after Sessions ouster
Dozens gathered on the steps of the State House to cite their dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump having forced his attorney general to quit.
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Attacked by Trump, Jeff Sessions says Justice Department won’t be ‘improperly influenced’
The attorney general responds after the president says Sessions was given the job only because of his loyalty in the 2016 election and that he has failed to control the department.
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Commentary: Maine panel chooses better strategy for opioid crisis than Sessions
He prefers to throw people in prison, but the others want to help substance users get their lives back.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Pushing ‘relentless’ crackdown, Sessions says law enforcement role critical in combating opioid crisis
The attorney general meets with law enforcement officials at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland, as a crowd of 150 outside protests Trump administration policies, especially on immigration.
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Jeff Sessions to visit Portland on Friday to discuss opioid crisis with law enforcement
The U.S. attorney general is expected to talk about the drug epidemic with local law enforcement authorities in a meeting hosted by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine.
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Sessions hints that U.S. may crack down on recreational pot
Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.
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Sessions vows crackdown on leaks of government information
The Department of Justice won’t rule out the possibility of prosecuting reporters.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Sessions directive encourages Maine law enforcement to seize property without charges
A recent asset forfeiture in Portland involving possible illegal gambling brings the controversial practice to light, as the attorney general loosens rules regarding its use.