Former Augusta mental health worker sentenced for sexual abuse of client

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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.
Published
January 12, 2022

Judge allows lawsuit against Prince Andrew alleging sexual abuse to go ahead

Virginia Giuffre sued the prince in August, saying she was coerced into sexual encounters with Andrew in 2001 by Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.
Published
December 5, 2021

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.
Published
December 3, 2021

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.
Published
October 1, 2021

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.
Published
July 5, 2021

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.
Published
July 2, 2021

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.
Published
February 25, 2021

Former U.S. gymnastics coach dies by suicide hours after being charged with abuse

John Geddert, who had ties to disgraced doctor Larry Nassar, was charged with two dozen crimes, from abusing girls to lying to investigators in 2016 about Nassar.