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Commentary: In mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help

by LeAnn Bruce Special to the Press Herald February 1, 2022January 31, 2022

We are committed to giving veterans the support to foster healthy relationships, and we’re working to improve services to veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: A measure of justice in Maxwell case, but will verdict help other sexual-abuse victims?

by The Miami Herald Editorial Board January 1, 2022December 30, 2021

To really effect change, it’s imperative that the individuals who have the authority to make a difference, do so.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Talent agency drops Chris Noth after 3rd woman accuses him of sexual assault

by Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

The reputation of ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘Sex in the City’ actor’ is taking a hit.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Some of our state’s most serious crimes go unreported

by The Editorial Board December 1, 2021November 30, 2021

The rate of offenses continues to fall in Maine, but that figure doesn’t say it all.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Mistrial declared in Augusta sexual assault trial after juror dismissed

by Keith Edwards October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.

Nation & World

Trump faces deadline for questioning in defamation suit over sexual assault allegations

by JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

Summer Zervos, a former “Apprentice” contestant, filed the defamation lawsuit after he denied her allegations that he sexually assaulted her and called the women who have accused him of assault liars.