News

Bid to stop suspension of student who called out sex assault

Bid to stop suspension of student who called out sex assault

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine is calling on a federal court to stop the suspension of a high school student who accused an unnamed person of sexual assault.

The organization filed a motion on Sunday in Maine asking for a temporary restraining order against the Cape Elizabeth school district. Sophomore Aela Mansmann is appealing a suspension for posting notes about a “rapist” on campus. The district said that Aela’s actions broke an anti-bullying policy. She was one of three female students who were suspended.

The ACLU’s filing states that she has taken a “public stance as an ally for victims and survivors of sexual violence.”

School district Superintendent Donna Wolfram declined to comment Tuesday.

Latest Headlines

11 minutes ago in Local

Bangor Crash Suspect Faces Felony Charges

Fresh

Troopers say they located and arrested the suspect at his apartment in Brewer on Sunday morning.

6 hours ago in Local

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

1 day ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

2 days ago in Local

Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

2 days ago in Local

Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.