Maine law enforcement officials and victim rights advocates support electronic notifications for victims, but a bill in the Legislature was met with mixed opinions.
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Stalking case involving Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office raises legal questions
Prosecutors believe that Nicholas J. Worthing, 37, of Pittston sent dozens of threatening, profanity-filled messages over several years to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and directed at Sheriff Ken Mason.
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Maine to drop charges, release people from jail over public defense failures
Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy gives Maine’s public defense agency 1 month before criminal defendants who cannot afford their own attorneys are released from jail if they have waited more than 2 weeks for a lawyer.
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Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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U.S. Marshals arrest men in Maine facing charges in Minnesota, New Hampshire
Both face sex offense charges in their respective states.
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Casco man accused of stabbing landlord in the leg
The 40-year-old man was charged with elevated aggravated assault.
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Prosecutors say it’s not just public defense agencies that are struggling to hire over low pay
A bill proposed by Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, would seek to ensure parity with public defenders because some say prosecutors are struggling to recruit and retain attorneys.
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Man who robbed Biddeford cheese shop sentenced to 20 years
Russell Pease, 52, of Old Orchard Beach, robbed Nibblesford Cheese Shop after posing as a customer interested in local food and wine two years ago.
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Kennebunk High School theater teacher nominee charged with embezzlement won’t be hired
The RSU 21 School Board selected Holly Fougere to become the interim theater teacher post at KHS on Monday, Jan. 27, but the superintendent said the district is now aware of the allegations and Fougere has not been offered a contract.
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Police arrest suspect in Brunswick car burglaries
Vladimir Zintchenko, 50, is charged with burglary, theft and violating conditions of release.