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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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