York County Superior Court Justice Richard Mulhern must decide whether to continue denying bail to Andrew Huber Young, 19, basing the decision on whether there’s probable cause the defendant intended to kill someone.
Emily Allen
Staff Writer
Emily Allen covers courts for the Portland Press Herald. It's her favorite beat so far — before moving to Maine in 2022, she reported on a wide range of topics for public radio in West Virginia and was the City Hall reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota. Emily is not a fan of the cold, but she puts up with Maine's challenging winters because she loves the state's beautiful hiking options ... once the snow has cleared.
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend is back in Maine, in court
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Raymond Lester in Cancun, Mexico, last week. He is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme at Acadia National Park.
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend was drinking, driving fast before her death, affidavit says
A federal affidavit cites numerous witnesses describing Raymond Lester’s erratic behavior on the night before Nicole Mokeme was found dead at Acadia National Park.
Three defendants in Woodford Street shooting plead not guilty
Four men are facing murder and robbery-related charges in the shooting death of Derald ‘Darry’ Coffin. Three entered pleas Monday; a 4th will appear Tuesday.
Inmate charged with murder in death of cellmate at Windham correctional center
The Maine Attorney General’s Office says Carl Williams, 38, was responsible for the traumatic brain injury that hospitalized and killed Renaldo Jones this year.
Driver sentenced to more than 3 years in Acadia crash that killed 3 people
Praneeth Manubolu, 31, had pleaded guilty in February to charges of manslaughter, driving under the influence and unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.
Mother and daughter settle lawsuit against Maine State Police
Brittany and Kimberley Irish received a $500,000 payment from the state after dropping a lawsuit that accused Maine State Police of failing to respond to warnings and protect them from a deadly rampage in 2015.
New group in Maine goes into courthouses to observe, document and collect data
The idea of CourtWatchME is to try to gather information about court cases that isn’t easily available in the state.
More than 20 criminal defendants in Aroostook spent weeks without counsel, draft memo notes
The memo from the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services says 23 people whose requests for legal help were granted by a judge spent an average of about 60 days waiting for an attorney.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance announces new director
Tom Fritzsche, who grew up in Kennebunk, will lead the nonprofit that offers civil legal help to low-income Mainers.