sexual assault
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Winslow man sentenced to 11 years for sexually assaulting child
Nicholas Eldredge, 29, of Winslow, pleaded guilty to a charge of gross sexual assault Tuesday.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Elton John lends celebrity support to Kevin Spacey at the actor’s sexual assault trial
Over 2 days of testimony last week, the Academy Award winner insisted that he never sexually assaulted 3 of the 4 accusers who described disturbing encounters between 2001 and 2013.
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PublishedJune 30, 2023
Prosecutor calls Kevin Spacey a ‘sexual bully’ in London trial
Spacey is facing a string of sex-offense charges involving 4 men who variously accuse the Oscar-winning actor of forcible crotch grabbing and unwanted sex acts – in 1 case while the alleged victim was unconscious.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Bill Cosby is facing a new sexual assault lawsuit
Cosby's accuser, Victoria Valentino, says she gained confidence from E. Jean Carroll's civil court win against Donald Trump.
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
E. Jean Carroll adds Trump’s post-verdict remarks to defamation case
An amended lawsuit seeking $10 million in compensatory damages – and more in punitive damages – was filed by lawyers for the columnist, who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation award against the former president.
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard
L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Commentary: ‘Stealthing’ is sexual assault, and Maine law needs to reflect that
L.D. 1683 would make it illegal for someone to remove a condom during sex without their partner’s permission and would allow their partner to sue for damages.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Trump digs in on election lies, insults accuser during CNN town hall event
Former President Donald Trump, when pressed, repeatedly downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and continued to insist the election had been 'rigged.'
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Woman testifies that she too was sexually attacked by Trump
Meanwhile, Trump’s lawyer said the former president has decided against testifying, answering the biggest outstanding question about the closely watched E. Jean Carroll case.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Trump lawyer seeks mistrial in rape case, says judge is biased
The lawyer for former President Donald Trump wants a mistrial in his client's rape case, saying the judge overseeing the proceedings has ruled in a biased manner against him
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