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 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 a big deal in Maine. It's 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. Yet, many people who commit these crimes are still free to hurt others.Take the case of Shawn Samuels. He was out on bail when he allegedly killed his 3-month-old baby. Before that, he had been accused of strangling his partner multiple times. Despite this, he was still able to walk free. This raises serious questions about how the system is handling domestic violence cases. Another example is Rep. Lucas Lanigan. He's serving in the Maine legislature while facing charges for strangling his wife. This shows that even people in power are not being held accountable for their actions. 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. Domestic violence is happening every day in Maine, and it's time for officials to take it seriously.