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Published
July 17, 2023

Elton John lends celebrity support to Kevin Spacey at the actor’s sexual assault trial

Over 2 days of testimony last week, the Academy Award winner insisted that he never sexually assaulted 3 of the 4 accusers who described disturbing encounters between 2001 and 2013.
Published
June 30, 2023

Prosecutor calls Kevin Spacey a ‘sexual bully’ in London trial

Spacey is facing a string of sex-offense charges involving 4 men who variously accuse the Oscar-winning actor of forcible crotch grabbing and unwanted sex acts – in 1 case while the alleged victim was unconscious.
Published
June 1, 2023

Bill Cosby is facing a new sexual assault lawsuit

Cosby's accuser, Victoria Valentino, says she gained confidence from E. Jean Carroll's civil court win against Donald Trump.
Published
May 22, 2023

E. Jean Carroll adds Trump’s post-verdict remarks to defamation case

An amended lawsuit seeking $10 million in compensatory damages – and more in punitive damages – was filed by lawyers for the columnist, who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation award against the former president.
Published
May 13, 2023

Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard

L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.

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Published
May 11, 2023

Commentary: ‘Stealthing’ is sexual assault, and Maine law needs to reflect that

L.D. 1683 would make it illegal for someone to remove a condom during sex without their partner’s permission and would allow their partner to sue for damages.
Published
May 10, 2023

Trump digs in on election lies, insults accuser during CNN town hall event

Former President Donald Trump, when pressed, repeatedly downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and continued to insist the election had been 'rigged.'
Published
May 2, 2023

Woman testifies that she too was sexually attacked by Trump

Meanwhile, Trump’s lawyer said the former president has decided against testifying, answering the biggest outstanding question about the closely watched E. Jean Carroll case.
Published
May 1, 2023

Trump lawyer seeks mistrial in rape case, says judge is biased

The lawyer for former President Donald Trump wants a mistrial in his client's rape case, saying the judge overseeing the proceedings has ruled in a biased manner against him
Published
April 26, 2023

‘We must make changes’: Brunswick students raise awareness of sexual violence

Brunswick High School students gathered to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month and promote resources for victims.