By Judith Meyer, Executive Editor
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LEWISTON — Maine’s highest court ruled Tuesday that an Androscoggin County prosecutor did not discriminate against a black man when she rejected the only person of color from a jury that later found the man guilty of two felonies.
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld Malik Hollis’ convictions — by an all-white jury — for reckless conduct and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Defense attorney James Howaniec said he intends to appeal the decision to the federal court.
“This is a sad day for the rights of minority residents in Maine,” Howaniec said Tuesday.