Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, said the bill would allow the state to raise what it pays victim advocates from $32,000 to $45,000 a year.
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Mishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man
In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated assault charge.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Chelsea man found not guilty of Pittston sexual assault
Defense attorneys for Jesse W. Morang said police failed to properly investigate the allegations against him.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Alleged victim says he was 16 when Chelsea man sexually assaulted him
Jesse W. Morang’s defense lawyers claim Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office investigators failed to collect evidence.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump wants to block Access Hollywood ‘grab ’em’ tape from NYC civil rape trial
Trump doesn’t want the jury at his upcoming civil rape trial to see or hear the infamous ‘Access Hollywood’ tape – in which he quipped about molesting women – nor anything about his multiple sex crimes accusers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
St. Albans man sentenced to 23 years for child sex assault
Corey Farley, 30, was sentenced Tuesday at Somerset County Superior Court after being found guilty Dec. 15 of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.
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Trump, accuser will testify at rape, defamation trial
The veteran New York lifestyle journalist says she still has the dress she wore during the encounter.
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Former ABC journalist charged in child sexual exploitation case
Federal authorities found images depicting the sexual abuse of children on electronic devices taken from the home of a well-known former investigative journalist for ABC News.
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Marilyn Manson accused of sexual assault of a minor in new lawsuit
Several suits against Marilyn Manson claiming abuse have recently been settled or dismissed.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Former Waterville couple arrested on sexual assault charges involving children
Davina Petchonka and Charles H. Frost, believed to now be residents of Pittsfield, were arrested Dec. 1 and continue to be incarcerated at the Somerset County Jail in East Madison.