Reporter Almost Killed By Methadone Clinic Patient
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In this chilling account, Joe Sokol, a reporter for the Maine Wire, narrowly escapes an attempt on his life while investigating a methadone clinic in Bangor. Sokol had been reporting on the clinic's substantial Medicaid funding and its impact on the community. While filming outside the clinic, Sokol narrowly avoided being struck by a Jeep driven by an irate patient, who later admitted to targeting him due to Sokol's reporting. The incident raises serious concerns about the safety of journalists and the conditions within the clinic. Sokol recounts the harrowing experience and discusses the subsequent investigation, highlighting the need for accountability and justice in such incidents.