The jury trial for Abdirahman Mahmoud, who is charged in the shooting of Raoul Tshiyuka in Portland, started Tuesday.
Emily Allen
Staff Writer
Emily Allen covers courts for the Portland Press Herald. It's her favorite beat so far — before moving to Maine in 2022, she reported on a wide range of topics for public radio in West Virginia and was the City Hall reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota. Emily is not a fan of the cold, but she puts up with Maine's challenging winters because she loves the state's beautiful hiking options ... once the snow has cleared.
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Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings
The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.
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Man sentenced to 50 years for 2023 Biddeford shooting
Relatives of Ahmed Sharif, who was fatally shot at age 27, spoke in court Monday before Lorenze Labonte was sentenced.
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The immigration arrest of a Portland father could complicate his domestic violence case
It’s unclear how Denis Rivera Martinez’s immigration status will affect local prosecutors who were in the middle of preparing a case when ICE agents arrested him at a city school.
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Maine mom sues makers of popular video games Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite
Casey Henderson is one of several parents around the country pursuing cases against the owners of popular video game companies, alleging their games are addictive and pose safety concerns.
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Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.
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Cape Elizabeth man to pay $1.24M to settle allegations he misused COVID loans
Christopher Hooper reached an agreement with the federal government and has not admitted to prosecutors’ accusations against him.
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Woman killed in Waldoboro told co-workers her ex would kill her, police say
James Clark has been charged with murder in the death of Levern Kelley.
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Maine lawyer nominated to 1st Circuit clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Planned Parenthood of New England and other advocacy groups are asking Sen. Susan Collins to withdraw her support over his past work with corporations and statements on abortion access and gay marriage.
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ICE arrest of parent near Portland school prompts concern from officials, families
Mayor Mark Dion and school leaders said officers’ refusal to identify themselves has caused fear among the community, while federal officials blamed the city for failing to cooperate.