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It was a brutal beating that left a 30-year-old woman for dead in a Portland, Maine alleyway. The victim, whose name has been withheld to protect her identity, was found by police on a chilly April night in 2023, her body battered and bruised.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk on the streets of America’s cities, and the importance of supporting victims of violent crime. As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, U.S. Attorney Andrew Benson is highlighting the work of his office in collaborating with law enforcement to hold offenders accountable and provide support to victims.
The theme of this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is ‘LISTEN. ACT. ADVOCATE. Protect Victims. Serve Communities.’ It’s a call to action for communities nationwide to come together and support those affected by crime.
For the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine, this means working closely with victim specialists to ensure that victims’ voices are heard and their rights are protected.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Maine
- Location: ME
- Source: DOJ Press Release
