“I am deeply disturbed by the draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe. Constitutionally-guaranteed rights of bodily autonomy are a requirement for any free and equitable society. To the extent that the draft reflects the final decision, it is additionally disturbing that the Justices are willing to overturn long-standing precedent, undermining the public’s faith in the reliability of the rulings of the Supreme Court.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a highly qualified and experienced nominee and will be an excellent addition to the Supreme Court. Not only will she make history as the first Black woman to serve, she would be the first former public defender. She would bring a much needed critical perspective to the court and should be confirmed with all deliberate speed.

Augusta - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey is looking for three (3) individuals to appoint to the Maine Recovery Council. The purpose of the Maine Recovery Council is to distribute funds received from settlements for opioid abatement purposes. You can find more information on the Maine Recovery Council (ME-State-Subdivision-MOU-and-Ex.pdf (maine.gov)).

The Attorney General is seeking letters of interest from individuals with some or all of the following qualifications:

Individuals directly impacted by the opioid crisis;

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nicole M. Sacre, nicole.sacre@maine.gov

Attorney General Aaron Frey Announces Agreement for Distribution

of Opioid Settlement Funds

Maine is estimated to receive as much as $130 million over 18 years to address opioid epidemic

AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced that he has reached a resolution of all claims against the Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert Indiana and four law firms hired by the Personal Representative. The Attorney General had sued in Knox County Probate Court alleging that the Personal Representative had paid excessive fees to himself and the law firms he hired. According to the Attorney General, the overall value of the settlement totals over $2 million, the bulk of which was paid by the firms collectively in refunds and credits.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Nicole Sacre, Nicole.sacre@maine.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nicole Sacre, nicole.sacre@maine.gov

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey filed a Complaint and Consent Judgment today in Kennebec County Superior Court resolving alleged unfair and deceptive practices in connection with Navient's student loan serving business. The settlement will require court approval.

AUGUSTA - Today, the United States Supreme Court held oral arguments in Carson v. Makin, a case which considers whether it is constitutional for Maine to refuse to allow religious schools to receive taxpayer funds for the education of Maine's children. Chief Deputy Attorney General Christopher Taub and Assistant Attorney General Sarah Forster argued the case in defense of Maines public education system.

Following today's oral arguments, Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey issued the following statement:

AUGUSTA - Today, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which could result in the unraveling of the right of patients to obtain a safe and legal abortion currently protected under Roe v. Wade.

Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey released the following statement:

AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced today that James Toennis, 64, of Northport, Maine, has been sentenced to serve 150 days in jail for Theft by Misapplication of Sales Tax, Failure to Truthfully Collect, Account for and Pay Over Sales Tax, and Failure to Register as a Seller.