Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for Maine Senate, has admitted to a violent incident in his past. According to a police report, Jackson kicked down a door and beat a man in 1988. Jackson has taken responsibility for the incident, saying he was 19 years old at the time and that it does not reflect the person he is today.
Incident Details
The police report states that Jackson showed up at a Fort Kent home, kicked in the door, and grabbed a man by the throat. The man was left with a cut face and broken glasses. Jackson’s longtime partner, Lana Pelletier, was also involved in the incident, but she now disputes the account given in the police report.
Senate Republicans have criticized Jackson’s actions, calling them ‘disgusting and inexcusable.’ The National Republican Senatorial Committee has tagged top Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren, to condemn Jackson’s behavior.
Jackson is challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the November election. The incident has raised questions about Jackson’s fitness for office and his ability to represent the people of Maine.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
