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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
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Posted inNation & World
Maxwell jury to see video of notorious Epstein home
Jurors at the sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell are expected to see a law enforcement videotape of the Florida estate where prosecutors say she and financier Jeffrey Epstein exploited underage victims.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
NWSL commissioner resigns as FIFA investigates handling of sexual harassment claims
Weekend games have been called off as Commissioner Lisa Baird resigns amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct toward players.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Top Southern Baptist committee will fund investigation into sex abuse
A top Southern Baptist Convention committee agreed Tuesday to fund a third-party investigation into its handling of sexual abuse allegations
Posted inNation & World, New England
Second lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by multiple staffers at New Hampshire youth center
The lawsuit names the state health and human services commissioner and several former staffers.
Posted inNation & World
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen
He faces three counts of indecent assault and battery on the boy, including at a wedding reception in Massachusetts in 1974.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
A famous father casts shadows over painful memoir
In ‘Poetic License,’ the daughter of poet Richard Eberhart works to reconcile the love and loathing he inspired.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Maine priest placed on leave following sexual abuse allegation
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it is following its protocol while investigating allegations that the Rev. Robert Vaillancourt abused an underage girl in the 1980s.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy plans anger some, welcomed by others
The Boy Scouts of America has reached an $850 million settlement to compensate sexual abuse victims.