Overview
- According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Elizabeth Leslie, 32, was arrested on Oct. 18 outside the South Portland ICE office after she allegedly lunged forward and struck an officer in the chest.
- Officials say the encounter occurred as officers were clearing a path for vehicles exiting the facility.
- Leslie made her first federal court appearance before a U.S. magistrate judge on Monday and was released on conditions pending further proceedings.
- The felony charge of assaulting a federal officer carries a maximum penalty of up to eight years in prison, and prosecutors emphasize that a criminal complaint is only an accusation.
- Prosecutors report that 35 defendants have been charged with federal offenses connected to the ICE building since June 13.