Posted on 08/19/2004 4:38:50 AM PDT by metesky
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| 2003 Sun Journal file mug of Abdiaziz Ali |
Charge: Police say Ali offered rent cut for sex
LEWISTON - A caseworker assigned to the city general assistance office has been charged with using the power of his office to solicit sex from a local woman.
Abdiaziz Ali, 34, of 27 Flanders St., Auburn, was summoned on misdemeanor charges of engaging a prostitute and official oppression.
Police say Ali, who also serves as a liaison for the Somali community, pressured a local woman to have sex with him by promising her reduced rent. He has been placed on paid administrative leave while the city investigates the charges against him.
Detectives assigned to the case secretly recorded conversations between Ali and the woman before charges were filed, police said.
"We received a complaint from a female who stated that Ali had offered some benefits to her in exchange for committing a sexual act," said Lewiston police Chief William Welch. "We set up something of a sting and recorded the conversation. We needed to verify what the woman was telling us."
According to Maine law, the charge of engaging a prostitute alleges that a person offers money or other benefits in exchange for sex. The woman who complained to police about Ali is not a prostitute, investigators said.
The woman went to police on Aug. 12 to complain about Ali's offers, Welch said. For several days, police investigated the matter and then discussed the case with the District Attorney's Office.
On Wednesday, Ali was summoned on the two charges. Official oppression is a charge that targets public servants accused of committing illegal acts by using the power of their offices, according to Maine law.
Police said Ali tried to entice the woman to have sex with him on more than one occasion by offering her city benefits he controlled.
"She told us she was being pressured," Welch said.
Since spring 2001, Ali has been employed by the city's Office of General Assistance. He has served as both translator and case manager. Part of Ali's job involves helping Somali and other non-English speaking refuges to find homes and jobs.
In addition to his city job, Ali has also served as an unofficial liaison between the Somali community and the media. Reporters working on Somali issues often called him first as they sought to make contacts or get comments.
Assistant City Manager Phil Nadeau on Wednesday said Ali was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 13. However, citing personnel policies, he could not discuss details of the case.
Ali could not be reached for comment Wednesday night.
The father of five children, Ali came to Lewiston from Atlanta in April 2001.
He is expected to appear in court later this year.
Whatr's his views on abortion? Since ill Clinton was AOK with the NOW gang they said it was OK if he raped women.
I hope that helps.
;O)
Please put the States name in the title of posts. Although I figured out this was Maine, I can think of at least four other States that have a "Lewiston".
True. He must have read "My Lies" by Bubba and was just following his lead.
Maine is clearly listed in the "topics" line.
Next time I'll put it in the title.
How about Springfield? Every state has a Springfield.
Hmm let me guess: 3rd generation American, Presbyterian, right?
Deport him and his family too.
Maine has an Islamic issue of its own. They seem to be swarming into certain areas of the state setting up their own communities and/or preparing to take over others. I wonder, is Ali part of a larger Islamic conspiracy?
Thanks, great post.
Ali: Please no phone calls or demonstrations.
Employment opportunities are evidently a low priority. This certainly removes the main obstacle for most of us relocating to dream places.
Abdiaziz Ali, the welfare caseworker, is not shy about announcing the Somalis’ intentions. “We can spread out—anywhere we want.”
It's well known: Muslims are hyper sexed.
Add this scumball's antics to the evidence.
But the only Maine city with a sizable immigrant population was Portland, where low-income housing was scarce and "the post office had 'Wanted' posters for sex offenders," says Ali.
So the Somalis headed 45 minutes north on I-95 to Lewiston
Poor Lewiston, did they ever stem the tide of Somalis moving there?
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