March 2022

Maine Newspaper Cleared in Defamation Case Involving Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors by Police

By Cynthia Counts

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter March 2022

TOPICS : Defamation

A York County Superior Court jury has found in favor of a Maine newspaper and two reporters accused of defamation for reporting on sexual abuse allegations dating back to the 1970s – and spanning decades – against a now retired police captain.

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