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A Maine mother’s $25M medical malpractice verdict was the largest in the state’s history. She won’t see it all.

by Emily Allen November 21, 2025November 24, 2025

Some damages are limited by a $750,000 cap the jury wasn’t aware of. Mid Coast Medical Group is asking a judge for a new trial.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Manslaughter trial for death of child in Knox County ends with a hung jury

by Emily Allen November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Aziayh Scott, 24, had pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge related to the death of a toddler in 2024.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Child’s death in Knox County unlikely to have been caused by CPR, medical examiner and experts say

by Emily Allen November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Dr. Liam Funte’s autopsy report is central to the state’s case against 24-year-old Aziayh Scott. The defense has raised issues with Funte’s credibility.

Maine, News

Confirmation of Maine attorney to appeals court divides state’s senators

by Emily Allen November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Joshua Dunlap was nominated by Trump to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in July.

Maine Crime, News

Attorneys for man accused of killing toddler in Knox County cast doubt on autopsy report

by Emily Allen October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Attorneys for Aziayh Scott questioned the report by Chief Medical Examiner Liam Funte, who was disciplined by a state licensing board for drinking while on call.

Health, Maine, News

Doctor testifies during New Gloucester mother’s case against Mid Coast medical provider

by Emily Allen October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Dr. Danielle Salhany, a gynecologist at Mid Coast Medical Group, was one of the last doctors to treat 15-year-old Jasmine Vincent before she died. Salhany says her role was limited.