Maine's Hidden Crisis: Domestic Violence Overlooked

Maine faces a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. While there's a lot of talk about illegal immigration, domestic violence is a much bigger problem.

The Scope of the Problem

The state's own reports show that violent crime is going down, but domestic violence is not. In fact, it's a major part of many serious crimes in Maine.

• Domestic violence is behind half of all kidnappings and aggravated assaults.
• Strangulation is a common tactic, and it's a strong sign that worse violence could happen later.
• Many people who commit these crimes are still free to hurt others.

Cases in Point

Shawn Samuels

• Out on bail when he allegedly killed his 3-month-old baby.
• Previously accused of strangling his partner multiple times.
• Despite this, he was still able to walk free.

Rep. Lucas Lanigan

• Serving in the Maine legislature while facing charges for strangling his wife.
• Shows that even people in power are not being held accountable for their actions.

The Distraction

Meanwhile, federal agents are making a big show of arresting immigrants, many of whom have no criminal record. This is a distraction from the real problem.

The Call to Action

Domestic violence is happening every day in Maine, and it's time for officials to take it seriously.