Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau is calling for Rep. Randall Hall’s resignation following his indictment for forging signatures to receive campaign financing. Hall is facing criminal charges for aggravated forgery and violating the Maine Clean Election Act. Fecteau urged Hall to resign immediately, but the GOP Minority Leader is emphasizing the importance of due process and allowing the legal system to run its course. The charges against Hall stem from irregularities in the signatures he submitted for public campaign financing, which were flagged by the Maine Ethics Commission. This led to a rare referral to the Office of the Attorney General for further investigation. The commission has only seen nine criminal prosecutions related to the Maine Clean Election Act since 2000, highlighting the severity of the allegations against Hall. Despite the calls for resignation, Hall could not be reached for comment. The situation has sparked a partisan divide, with Democrats pushing for swift action while Republicans stress the need for fairness in the legal process. Stay updated on this developing story with the NEWS CENTER Maine+ streaming app for more local news coverage.
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