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Four Inmates Sue Andrea Balcer, Maine Over Sexual Abuse Claims

5/30/2026

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A lawsuit filed in April names Andrea Balcer and the Maine Department of Corrections defendants.
Four female inmates allege Andrea Balcer repeatedly groped them, made sexual comments, and threatened rape.
Attorney Cynthia Dill says suit seeks safety and dignity for female inmates and argues male-identified prisoners should be housed elsewhere.
The Maine Department of Corrections says housing decisions follow state and federal law and are made by a multidisciplinary team.

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A lawsuit filed in April names Andrea Balcer and the Maine Department of Corrections defendants.
Four female inmates allege Andrea Balcer repeatedly groped them, made sexual comments, and threatened rape.
Attorney Cynthia Dill says suit seeks safety and dignity for female inmates and argues male-identified prisoners should be housed elsewhere.
The Maine Department of Corrections says housing decisions follow state and federal law and are made by a multidisciplinary team.