The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Friday, July 5, 2013

Could This Be Lisbon's Next Big Headline? BDN: Ex-Chelsea selectwoman charged with fraud, extortion claims co-defendant husband was abusive

By Judy Harrison, BDN Staff

BANGOR, Maine — The former Chelsea selectwoman scheduled next week to go on trial in U.S. District Court on charges of extortion, stealing federal funds designated for the town, tax fraud and workers’ compensation fraud alongside her husband, Marshall Swan, claimed for the first time in court documents that he was abusive.

Carole Swan’s attorney, Leonard Sharon of Auburn, said in his trial brief filed Monday that he would present witnesses at the trial “to establish that Carole could not leave her home without Marshall’s permission and that for years he has attempted to control and monitor her every activity.”

Walter McKee, the Augusta attorney who represents Marshall Swan, on Wednesday filed a second motion asking that the husband and wife be tried separately. U.S. District Judge John Woodcock last year denied a motion for separate trial before the abuse allegations were made.

If you had a "real" Police Chief this would have already happened. But because of Chief Brooks everything has been delayed, lost, or misplaced just in the nick of time to avert police proceedings. Ah but if you are truly patient enough and believe in what is right, it will inevitably always prevail. Hang in there Lisbon, for some of you getting a good night's sleep must be tough.
"What does it matter anymore anyways"!