Before passing a bill to help sexual assault survivors on campuses, Maine senators shared their own experiences of sexual assault.
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Posted inMaine, 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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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Talent agency drops Chris Noth after 3rd woman accuses him of sexual assault
The reputation of ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘Sex in the City’ actor’ is taking a hit.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Some of our state’s most serious crimes go unreported
The rate of offenses continues to fall in Maine, but that figure doesn’t say it all.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Mistrial declared in Augusta sexual assault trial after juror dismissed
Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, News
Jury deliberates verdict in case of man charged in sexual assault of child in Augusta
Alexander L. LaPointe, 36, is on trial on two counts of gross sexual assault, allegedly involving a child under the age of 12 in Augusta.
Posted inNation & World
Trump faces deadline for questioning in defamation suit over sexual assault allegations
Summer Zervos, a former “Apprentice” contestant, filed the defamation lawsuit after he denied her allegations that he sexually assaulted her and called the women who have accused him of assault liars.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted on charges of sexual assault, threatening with a gun
Recently handed up Kennebec County Grand Jury indictments include alleged sex assaults and threatening charges.