A woman who was convicted of manslaughter 22 years ago and spent years in prison is now running for Bangor City Council.

Angela Walker and her brother, Benjamin Humphrey, both pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a Canadian tourist in Old Orchard Beach in 2002, the Bangor Daily News previously reported . She also pleaded guilty to perjury and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Walker spoke openly with the BDN when asked about her criminal record and what it means for her City Council run.

“I want people to see that it’s possible that we can change,” said Walker, who is also in recovery from addiction. “I was lost for so many years. I think people really need to see the other side of that.”

Walker’s background is likely to bring more attention to what is shaping up to be a

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