#rusty-brace

Return to Maine

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA — Four years following his sentencing in U.S. First District Court in Portland for mail and tax fraud, former Rockport resident Russell “Rusty” Bruce was released April 26…

Periodic check arrives from Minnesota prison

CAMDEN — After two years of strategic planning, the local nonprofit that raises money to turn around and give it away to Knox and Waldo county charitable organizations has a new vision, mission…

Facing bankruptcy for own failed businesses worse than stealing from the poor

PORTLAND — In a dramatic end to a year-long saga that disgusted a community, U.S. First District Court Judge George Singal Friday morning sentenced Russell Brace to four years in federal prison…

Brace deposited 377 checks made out to United Mid-Coast Charities into his personal checking account

PORTLAND — In a borrowed wheelchair, hunched forward and decrepit, Rockport resident Russell “Rusty” Brace nonetheless appeared in U.S. District Court late this morning, May 29, to plead guilty to…

If doctors determine he is well enough to appear

PORTLAND — Rusty Brace is expected to appear in U.S. District Court in Portland May 29, where, his attorney said, he will plead guilty to three counts brought against him by the U.S. Attorney’s…

Charges anticipated, discussions underway

ROCKLAND — Portland attorney Peter DeTroy has asked a Knox County District Court judge to extend the time required to respond to allegations made in lawsuit against his client Rusty Brace, of…

ROCKLAND — On Oct. 17, The First N.A., a Damariscotta-based bank with branches in Camden and Rockport, submitted its court disclosure of “goods, effects or credits” of Russell Brace, the defendant…

A methodical and deliberate process

CAMDEN — As the immediate public shock and reaction to the United Mid-Coast Charities theft allegations subside, it is now the lawyers and investigators who turn to quiet conversations. Criminal…

Money used for personal use and benefit, suit says

ROCKLAND — The suit filed Friday afternoon, Oct. 3, in Knox County District Court, in Rockland, against former United Mid-Coast Charities president Russell Brace asks that he return $3.8 million…

Brings in FBI, hires a media spokesman, no charges filed

CAMDEN — Revenue and expenses at United Mid-Coast Charities, the well-known charitable organization based in Camden, are being scrutinized by a legal entity, according to the president of the…