Maine, Domestic violence

Domestic violence survivors protest in hometown of accused Maine Rep. Lanigan
Protesters carried signs, some of which featured the mug shot taken of Lanigan at the time of his arrest at York County Jail on Oct. 28.
Domestic violence survivors protest Maine lawmaker's reelection
A group of domestic violence survivors rallied in downtown Sanford on Thursday morning to protest a Maine lawmaker's reelection after he was accused of assaulting his wife. Finding Our Voices, a statewide nonprofit that provides support for survivors of domestic violence,
Maine lawmaker indicted on domestic violence charges
Rep. Lucas Lanigan of Sanford was arrested in October for allegedly strangling his wife and was re-elected barely a week after the incident was reported.
Domestic violence survivors protest Sanford representative facing ethics probe
A day after the Maine House of Representatives approved an ethics probe into the domestic violence allegations against Sanford Rep. Lucas Lanigan, a dozen survivors gathered in the Republican’s hometown to protest his reelection.
Maine House orders ethics investigation of lawmaker accused of domestic assault
But the chamber split along party lines on the issue, with one Republican leader arguing that lawmakers should wait until the courts resolve the charges against Rep. Lucas Lanigan of Sanford.
State Rep. Lucas Lanigan indicted amid protests over his domestic violence allegations
People at a march in Sanford Thursday were demanding accountability for public officials and broader reforms to address domestic violence in Maine.
Man allegedly attacked woman in Bangor, cut his face with razor blade to get her arrested
Police say 30-year-old Aric Houghton of San Antonio, Texas, was arrested on Tuesday for assaulting a woman at an apartment in ...
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Clinton man indicted on charges for allegedly shooting woman in neck
Andrew L. Fertig told authorities he'd made the biggest mistake of his life and didn't want the woman to die, attempted ...
Texas man charged with double domestic assault in Bangor
Aric Houghton, 30, of San Antonio was arrested in Bangor on Tuesday and Wednesday, police say. BANGOR, Maine — A Texas man accused of committing domestic assault twice in two days was arrested in ...
March in Sanford helps bring attention to domestic violence in Maine
SANFORD, Maine (WGME) -- The survivor powered nonprofit Finding Our Voices held a march in Sanford on Thursday to raise ...
Maine House votes to have member investigated by Ethics Committee after alleged domestic violence
In October, Republican Lucas Lanigan was charged in connection with an alleged domestic violence assault. Today, an order was ...
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Maine House Committee to Investigate Rep Lanigan
The Maine House Ethics Committee will investigate Republican Representative Lucas Lanigan of Sanford, who is accused of ...