Daniel Ross, 29, a deputy sheriff at the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta, made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday.
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Augusta police arrest alleged rapist in Oregon
Damien Sanchez, 26, of Roseburg, Oregon, was arrested recently on a warrant related to an alleged assault at an Augusta hotel.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Sidney man enters insanity plea in second trial on decade-old sexual assault charges against a child
Eric Bard, 32, faces a second trial after his previous conviction was overturned by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court because the district court judge who presided over the first trial improperly met with the prosecution without a lawyer for the defense present.
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Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975
Jurors found that Bill Cosby intentionally caused harmful sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man who fled child rape trial in Massachusetts arrested in Farmingdale
Police: Stephen Corbin Jr., 38, of Methuen, Massachusetts, cut off a GPS monitoring bracelet and headed to Maine.
Posted inNation & World
Thirteen athletes seek $130 million from FBI over bungled probe of doctor
USA Gymnastics told FBI agents in 2015 that 3 gymnasts said they were assaulted by Larry Nassar. But the FBI did not open a formal investigation or inform federal or state authorities.
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In emotional testimony, lawmakers open up about being sexually assaulted
Before passing a bill to help sexual assault survivors on campuses, Maine senators shared their own experiences of sexual assault.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Colleges and universities oppose student-backed bill to prevent sexual assault
Opponents said they realize that sexual violence is pervasive on college campuses and they are striving to do better, but the bill is unnecessary.
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Waterville child assault cases among latest indictments from grand jury
Waterville and Vassalboro men were indicted in separate cases of alleged child assaults as part of indictments from a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Commentary: In mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help
We are committed to giving veterans the support to foster healthy relationships, and we’re working to improve services to veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.