hate crime
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2021
Threatening, homophobic letters mailed to residents in Portland and South Portland
Four people on Tuesday reported receiving threatening, homophobic letters that were addressed by hand to their homes, police said.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2020
Another View: Hate crime surge makes Biden pushback plan vital
He should counter punch-pulling and lies with clarity and truth.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2020
Biddeford man sentenced to 10 years for racially motivated hate crimes
A federal judge calls a pair of attacks by 2 men in 2018 'among the most serious I have seen.'
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions
A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2020
Biddeford man found guilty of hate crimes in 2 racially motivated attacks
Maurice Diggins faces as much as 10 years in prison for each of 3 hate crimes, in the first federal prosecution in Maine since the government adopted a new hate crime law in 2009.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2020
Citing then-Gov. LePage’s racist remark, hate crimes defendant said he expected acquittal
Closing arguments are expected Tuesday in the trial of Maurice Diggins, who is charged in racially motivated attacks on two black men in Biddeford.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Biddeford man’s hate crimes trial postponed a third time
Maurice Diggins is accused of assaulting two black men in 2018. His nephew, Dusty Leo, has pleaded guilty to charges in the case, which stems from assaults in Portland and Biddeford.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2020
Biddeford man’s hate crimes trial to begin Thursday after delays
Maurice Diggins is accused of assaulting two black men in 2018. His nephew, Dusty Leo, has pleaded guilty to charges in the case that stems from assaults in Portland and Biddeford.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2020
Biddeford man’s federal hate crimes trial delayed for unexplained reason
The trial of Maurice Diggins, charged with hate crimes in connection with two assaults in 2018, has been postponed until Wednesday.
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