Media Coverage Highlights Mother’s Lawsuit in Son’s Jail Death

At Gideon Asen LLC, we are dedicated to standing with families who suffer unimaginable loss due to institutional negligence. That commitment is at the center of our representation of Pam Ashby, whose son, Trevor Saunders, died while incarcerated at the Androscoggin County Jail after his medical needs were repeatedly ignored. The widespread media coverage of this case has been critical in bringing transparency to what happened. Our attorney, Rosie Wennberg, was interviewed and shared our legal team’s perspective on the injustice Trevor and his family have endured.

In-Depth Media Coverage Brings Critical Attention to the Case

Several leading news organizations have reported on this case, highlighting both the tragic timeline and the legal actions taken in response:

NewsCenter Maine

• Headline: Auburn mother sues Androscoggin County Jail and contracted medical team for negligence in son’s death behind bars
• Summary: This report details the circumstances of Trevor Saunders’ death, noting his prior medical condition and the deterioration he experienced during his 45-day sentence. The piece outlines the legal claims and emphasizes the family's demand for accountability.

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WMTW 8 Investigates

• Headline: Maine lawsuits allege jail, medical staff ignored man who later died in custody
• Summary: This investigation outlines a disturbing pattern of neglect, with direct quotes from our attorney Rosie Wennberg, who stated: “Corrections officers and the medical staff at ACJ had many, many opportunities to offer Trevor the care that he needed, and they decided not to do that.”

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WABI Investigates

• Headline: Maine mother sues Androscoggin County Jail, medical contractor after son’s death
• Summary: This piece shares the emotional toll on the family and echoes the allegations of systemic neglect and inadequate medical training behind bars.

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Gratitude to the Journalists Covering This Story

We offer our sincere thanks to the reporters and investigators at NewsCenter Maine, WMTW, and WABI. Their work in covering Trevor’s case has helped ensure the public understands both the human loss and the systemic failures that demand reform.

Investigative journalism remains an essential force for transparency and accountability. We are grateful for their hard work and thoughtful reporting.