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Bangor Elects City Councilor With 2003 Manslaughter, Perjury Convictions

Bangor’s code allows people with felony convictions to hold office.

Overview

  • Angela Walker won one of three at-large Bangor City Council seats on Tuesday, finishing third in the vote count.
  • Walker and her brother pleaded guilty in 2003 to manslaughter in the 2002 death of Canadian tourist Derek Rogers, and she also pleaded guilty to perjury and received a 10-year sentence.
  • Law enforcement reports said Rogers was found severely beaten with sand forced into his throat near his Ocean Park rental in Old Orchard Beach.
  • Walker told local media she is in recovery, ran to address homelessness and addiction, and has no party affiliation.
  • The outcome drew wide attention from local and national outlets, with supporters highlighting her recovery work and critics questioning her suitability for public office.