Thore Aatlo, 32, of Portland, became the first person convicted in Maine of a ra

Authors

Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

4-16-1993

Pages

1A, 12A

Abstract

Thore Aatlo, 32, of Portland, became the first person convicted in Maine of a race-related violation of federal civil-rights law. In a non-jury trial, Aatlo was found guilty of violating the rights of Joanna Williamson, an Afro American, by berating her and threatening to burn down her house as she was eating dinner in a Portland restaurant.

Subjects

Hate crimes Portland, Aatlo, Thore, Williamson, Joanna

Recommended Citation

"Thore Aatlo, 32, of Portland, became the first person convicted in Maine of a ra" (1993). Maine News Index – Portland Press Herald. 10683.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_pph/10683