criminal justice
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PublishedDecember 14, 2021
Cumberland DA Sahrbeck: Let’s continue with our progress in criminal justice reform
I’m seeking reelection to effect not only cash bail reform and decarceration but also preventive measures to help people avoid the criminal justice system.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2021
Opinion: Who didn’t feel like Arbery’s father when he exclaimed over guilty verdicts?
His cry of surprise recognized this was a moment of triumph for all Americans who’ve watched decades of miscarriages of justice.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2021
Leonard Pitts: ‘Blonde hair white skin’ did work in Jan. 6 rioter’s favor
Jenna Ryan predicted she wouldn’t be jailed. She was wrong – but that doesn't undercut her point about color-coded justice.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2021
Bath man sentenced to 25 years for multiple crimes including sexual assault and burglary
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PublishedJune 20, 2021
Our View: Criminal justice reforms atop Maine Legislature’s 2021 achievements
Now Gov. Mills should sign bills that would close Long Creek, end cash bail and decriminalize drug possession.
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PublishedJune 9, 2021
Our View: Maine drug laws only making bad situation worse
Treating substance use disorder as a moral failure to be punished is costly both in lives and tax dollars.
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PublishedJune 4, 2021
Bill to eliminate cash bail in Maine for minor crimes advances
On a 10-2 vote, the Legislature's Judiciary Committee endorsed a bill that would prohibit jailing suspects who can't pay bail on most misdemeanor charges.
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PublishedMay 23, 2021
Our View: Maine should cut use of cash bail
County jails are full of people awaiting trial, mostly for minor offenses.
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Lawmakers consider bill to eliminate cash bail for minor charges
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, would allow those charged with Class E misdemeanors like drinking in public to be released from jail without posting cash bail.
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PublishedMay 16, 2021
District attorney in Lewiston pushes to decriminalize prostitution for victims of sex trafficking
Some worry the move might spur more commercial sex in Maine as pimps tell young exploited women 'you won't get in trouble because it's legal in Androscoggin.'