• Published

  November 15, 2023

  Augusta man found not guilty of putting gun in wife’s mouth, pointing it at child

  Ashraf M. Al Hilfi, 32, of Augusta, didn't own a gun at the time of some of the allegations against him, his lawyer argued.

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  October 25, 2023

  Bail set for Illinois man accused of attempting to strangle wife at Farmington motel

  Cesar J. Vergara, 28, who is prohibited from having contact with the victim, could be released on either $15,000 bail or agree to pay $7,500 with a supervised release agreement, according the the court.

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  October 14, 2023
  

  Commentary: It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s up to all of us to do something.

  In coverage of domestic violence rampages, officials invariably say there is no threat to the public. They are wrong. The impact can be felt throughout Maine communities.

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  September 6, 2023
  

  Former Kennebec County deputy headed for jury trial on charges he assaulted wife, threatened to shoot child

  Daniel Ross of West Gardiner is accused of over a dozen crimes. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in October.

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  August 8, 2023

  Massachusetts man indicted on charges he assaulted woman at Winthrop campsite

  William J. Heil IV, 46, allegedly beat and strangled a Winthrop woman and is facing aggravated assault and domestic violence charges.

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  August 6, 2023
  

  Maine Voices: Norway woman’s slaying shows what we don’t get about domestic violence

  We still ask, ‘Why did she stay?’ but we don’t demand an answer to the question, ‘Why did he do it?’

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  July 30, 2023
  

  Gov. Mills signs bill to protect domestic abuse victims

  Survivors of domestic abuse joined Gov. Mills at the State House on July 25 for a ceremonial signing of a bill to protect victims from repeat offenders.

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  July 2, 2023
  

  Guns for domestic abusers, agency power next up at Supreme Court

  Here are the cases to watch.

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  May 3, 2023

  Gardiner man arrested on charges he assaulted 91-year-old

  David F. Dineen, 59, was charged following a Kennebec County Sheriff's Office investigation into alleged elder abuse.

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  April 6, 2023
  

  Safe Voices unveils new shelter in Farmington

  Safe Voices, a non-profit organization that shelters and supports victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking and exploitation, opened a freshly renovated shelter in Farmington.

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