Black Lives Matter protesters back in court in Portland

PORTLAND, Maine— A group of Black Lives Matter protesters has returned to court in Portland, Maine, several weeks after a judge recused himself from the case.
The group organized a protest last summer after black men were killed by police in Louisiana and Minnesota. Seventeen protesters were charged with obstructing a public way.
A new judge presided over the case Friday as attorneys tried to find a way to resolve it. The protesters were close to a plea deal at one point, but it fell apart.
Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Ackerman says protesters violated conditions of a restorative justice meeting by demanding to gather as a single group. Defense attorney Thom Hallett says Ackerman committed an ethical violation during the restorative justice proceeding.
A few dozen protesters cheered on Black Lives Matter outside court.

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