Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577
To recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Attorney General Janet T. Mills reminds Maine seniors and those who care for them that elder abuse can take many forms, including financial abuse from scam artists, as well as financial exploitation and physical and mental abuse.
Statement of Kate Simmons Regarding Law Enforcement?s Use of Deadly Force in Old Orchard Beach
Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577
CONTACT:Kate Simmons207-626-8577
Attorney General Janet T. Mills announced today that former chiropractor Ted T. Stokes of Greene pled guilty to one count of theft by deception and one count of unlicensed practice for providing chiropractic services after his license was revoked. Stokes?s license was revoked in September 2008. Despite receiving numerous warnings, he continued to be a practicing chiropractor and he billed MaineCare, Medicare, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield a total of $14,339.52 for his services.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Leanne Robbin (207) 626-8581
CONTACT:DAVID FISHERASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL207-784-1397MDEA COMMANDER DARRELL CRANDALL207-557-0510
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.
For Immediate Release
Office of the Maine Attorney GeneralReport on Inquiry into Former PUC Chair Kurt Adams Interactions with First Wind
Contact: Kate Simmons (207) 626-8577
For Immediate Release
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.