Alexander L. LaPointe, 36, is on trial on two counts of gross sexual assault, allegedly involving a child under the age of 12 in Augusta.
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Oakland man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child rape
Jeramy D. Hinton, 49, began assaulting a girl when she was 4 years old.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images
Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
Posted inNation / World
Biden backs changes in military sexual assault prosecution
A long-debated change to the military justice system would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.
Posted inNation / World, News
Bill Cosby freed from prison, his sex assault conviction overturned
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that the prosecutor who brought the case was bound by his predecessor’s agreement not to charge the comedian.
Posted inNation / World, News
Military service leaders wary of changes in sexual assault policy
They strike a note of caution as momentum builds toward changing a military justice system that has come under increasing criticism.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Biden order could change how colleges handle sex misconduct
Trump administration policies weakened how colleges and universities that get federal dollars handle sexual assault accusations on campus.
Posted inNation / World, Sports
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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Ocasio-Cortez reveals past sexual assault, faults Republicans over riot
Invoking her past experiences, she criticized conservatives who downplay the threats to lawmakers and say that she and other Democrats should move on.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Appeals court reviews ruling that put Cape Elizabeth student’s suspension on hold
The district suspended Aela Mansmann for 3 days last year after she posted notes in a school bathroom about a rapist in the high school, an act she and her mother argue constitutes protected speech.