State office lacks authority to investigate Lewiston shooting funds, AG tells lawmakers

Maine Oversight Committee gets legal opinion on Lewiston funds

AUGUSTA -- It's been nearly three years since the Lewiston mass shooting, and victims, survivors, and their families are still searching for answers about millions of dollars donated.

Maine AG Says State Watchdog Lacks Authority to Investigate $1.9M Lewiston Shooting Fund Dispute

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has concluded that the state’s government watchdog lacks legal authority to investigate the Maine Community Foundation’s handling of millions of dollars donated following the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting, including $1.9 million ultimately distributed to 29 nonprofit organizations. Frey’s determination represents a significant development in a controversy that has followed the [...]

Maine oversight committee investigates alleged mishandling of Lewiston shooting victim funds

The Maine Government Oversight Committee is investigating claims that money intended for Lewiston shooting victims was mishandled.

Maine AG says no current complaint warrants investigation into Lewiston shooting funds

Maine AG says no current complaint warrants investigation into Lewiston shooting funds

Office does not have jurisdiction to look into Lewiston shooting donations, Says Maine AG

نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. Shooting: - Maine's Attorney General answered questions Wednesday about how millions of dollars donated after the mass shooting in Lewiston were distributed. تم نشر هذا الخبر عبر موقع Cedarnews الإخباري. للاطلاع على مزيد من الأخبار العاجلة والتقارير الحصرية، زوروا موقعنا الرسمي.

State office lacks authority to investigate Lewiston shooting funds, AG tells lawmakers

Attorney General Aaron Frey said his office has not received any complaints regarding the misuse of funds raised following the October 2025 mass shooting.