People suing Maine diocese for childhood abuse ask judge to move ahead to trial

sexual abuse

Published
March 24, 2023

People suing Maine diocese for childhood abuse ask judge to move ahead to trial

More than a dozen plaintiffs are opposing the church's motion to forward the cases to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, a move that has put the cases, and the investigative process, on hold.
Published
March 2, 2023

Former facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl

Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
Published
February 17, 2023

U.S. prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly

In their sentencing recommendation, prosecutors described Kelly's behavior as “sadistic,” calling him “a serial sexual predator” with no remorse and who "poses a serious danger to society."
Published
January 8, 2023

Decades-old abuse claims against Portland diocese, once blocked, pour in after state law change

More than a dozen people once barred by statutes of limitations are suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
Published
December 21, 2022

More sex abuse lawsuits filed against Catholic Diocese of Portland

The suits allege that a monsignor and a nun, who each worked at a church in Bangor, abused young boys decades ago.
Published
October 13, 2022

After Biddeford woman breaks nearly 30-year silence, 2 other women also allege abuse

Julia Russell has filed a civil lawsuit against Phil Chenevert, accusing the family friend of sexually abusing her as a child in the 1990s. Two other women have made similar allegations and will testify in the federal trial beginning Monday.
Published
June 16, 2022

Three men sue Catholic Diocese of Portland over childhood sexual abuse

In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.
Published
May 11, 2022

Former Augusta mental health worker sentenced for sexual abuse of client

Wayne O. Draper, 57, of Pittston pleads no contest to Class D misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact and unlawful sexual touching.
Published
February 2, 2022

Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved

The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.
Published
February 1, 2022

Maine Catholic diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests

Bishop Robert Deeley this month accepted the recommendation of a diocese review board that advises him on allegations of clergy sexual abuse against children.