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Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Appeals court reviews ruling that put Cape Elizabeth student’s suspension on hold

by Rachel Ohm June 25, 2020June 25, 2020

The district suspended Aela Mansmann for 3 days last year after she posted notes in a school bathroom about a rapist in the high school, an act she and her mother argue constitutes protected speech.

Arts & Entertainment

Spike Lee issues apology after defending Woody Allen

by Katherine Lee June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

Spike Lee has apologized for words he said were “wrong” after voicing support for Woody Allen and criticizing cancel culture.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime

Former Bread of Life official pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Jeffrey A. Tyler, 48, of Augusta denied allegations he sexually assaulted a female victim at least three times, beginning when she was a minor.

Nation & World, News

Weinstein rape accuser testifying in pivotal trial moment

by MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

The woman whose rape allegations are at the heart of the criminal case against Harvey Weinstein was testifying Friday.

Nation & World, News

Weinstein excused lewd acts as a showbiz norm, accusers say

by TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

Prosecutors call two women as witnesses under a state law that allows testimony about so-called ‘prior bad acts.’

Nation & World, News

Prince Andrew faces rising pressure to aid Epstein investigation

by GREGORY KATZ January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

U.S. authorities are looking into his ties to a convicted sex offender but the FBI will have a difficult time forcing him to give evidence.

Nation & World, News

Prince Andrew refusing to cooperate with Jeffrey Epstein probe

by DEEPTI HAJELA January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Andrew announced last year that he was withdrawing from his royal duties amid renewed attention of his friendship with Epstein, who was convicted of sexually abusing teenage girls.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Weinstein accuser says he was ‘offended’ by her rebuff

by MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Former production assistant Mimi Haleyi testified that Weinstein showed up at her apartment and begged her to join him on a trip to Paris but wouldn’t take no for an answer.