For Immediate Release

Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577

Attorney General Janet T. Mills announced today that the Maine State Board of Nursing revoked the nursing license of John Zablotny, 44, of Steuben, for incompetent nursing practice and unprofessional conduct.

On January 1, 2008, Mr. Zablotny was the nurse supervisor at Down East Community Hospital when he allowed an elderly and disoriented patient to be discharged from the hospital during a severe snowstorm.

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Office of the Maine Attorney GeneralReport on Inquiry into Former PUC Chair Kurt Adams Interactions with First Wind

Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577

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MAINE AND 16 OTHER STATES MOVE TO JOIN SUITS AGAINST PHARMACEUTICAL GIANT WYETHDrug Company Allegedly Failed to Pay Hundreds of MillionsIn Rebates to Medicaid Programs Across the Country

Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577

MEDIA ADVISORY

Maine Students to Promote Civil Rights at Statewide Conference in Augusta

Contact: Thom Harnett, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Education and Enforcement (207) 626-8897, Kate Simmons (207)626-8577

WHAT: Civil Rights Team Project Spring Convention WHERE: Augusta Civic Center WHEN: Monday, May 3, 2010TIME: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577

Portland - Attorney General Janet T. Mills announced that Michael A. Skarbinski, age 49, of Naples, Maine, was sentenced on April 27, 2010, by Justice Roland Beaudoin in Cumberland County Superior Court to 12 months in jail with all but 45 days suspended and two years probation for making false statements in his tax returns and obtaining a tax refund through deception. Skarbinski had been convicted of the charges following a jury trial on March 10 and 11, 2010.

Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577

On Friday morning, April 23, 2010, Trooper Robert Flynn of the Houlton State Police Barracks and two U.S. Border Patrol agents visited Neil Begin?s residence in Cyr Plantation as part of an investigation of a complaint involving Mr. Begin. Border Patrol agents frequently assist local and state law enforcement officials with investigations and enforcement actions in Aroostook County. The visit resulted in an armed encounter with Mr. Begin, and Mr. Begin was fatally shot. Mr.

On Friday morning, April 23, 2010, Trooper Robert Flynn of the Houlton State Police Barracks and two U.S. Border Patrol agents visited Neil Begin?s residence in Cyr Plantation as part of an investigation of a complaint involving Mr. Begin. Border Patrol agents frequently assist local and state law enforcement officials with investigations and enforcement actions in Aroostook County. The visit resulted in an armed encounter with Mr. Begin, and Mr. Begin was fatally shot. Mr.

Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577

Augusta- Maine Superior Court Chief Justice Thomas Humphrey affirmed the Insurance Superintendent?s denial of Anthem Health Plans of Maine, Inc. fixed profit margin in their rates for individual health insurance plans in Maine. The Court found that individual health plan rates meet the governing legal standard if they cover the ability of the insurer to ?sustain projected losses and expenses,? and that Maine law does not ?expressly entitle insurers to a mandated profit margin.?

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Orono Attorney Sentenced for Failing to File Income Tax Returns

Contact: Gregg D. Bernstein, 207-626-8517

Bangor?Attorney General Janet Mills announced that Michael McAleer, age 57, of Orono was sentenced to a suspended jail term after his plea of no contest on April 13, 2010 in Penobscot County Superior Court to criminal charges of failing to file Maine state income tax returns for 2003 through 2007. McAleer is a former law partner of the law firm Rudman & Winchell, located in Bangor, Maine.