You Can’t Make This Up: Lewiston, Maine Swears In Somali Refugee Despite Active Investigations and Criminal Charges
The City of Lewiston officially swore in Iman Osman as one of the four new members of the City Council Monday night, even as he faces active criminal charges and ongoing investigations into residency and potential fraud.
Earlier this week, Osman, a Somali migrant and community leader, was sworn in as the Ward 5 Councilor despite facing two felony charges related to stolen property, including the unauthorized taking and receiving of stolen firearms from two estates.
The Gateway Pundit previously reported that, according to court documents obtained by WMTW, the alleged crimes involve weapons taken from two separate estates between November 15, 2023, and October 11, 2024.
The indictment accuses Osman of knowingly receiving, retaining, or disposing of firearms or explosive devices that he knew, or had reason to believe, were stolen.
A separate count alleges Osman unlawfully exercised control over firearms belonging to a second estate.
“While he is entitled to the presumption of innocence, the judicial process will be lengthy and this matter has become an unwelcome distraction from the essential business of governing. Stepping down would be the right thing to do,” Sheline told WMTW.
Osman’s attorney has stated that he intends to fight the charges and will not resign his seat.