CT Mirror reached out to people in prisons and asked them questions about the process to appoint an ombudsperson. Here are their responses.
Jaden Edison
Jaden was CT Mirror's justice reporter. He was previously a summer reporting fellow at The Texas Tribune and interned at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies. He received a bachelor's degree in electronic media from Texas State University and a master's degree in investigative journalism from the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at Columbia University.
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Bridgeport apartment complex residents fight for health, and a say
A group of activists at Bridgeport’s PT Barnum apartments have turned their focus to the expansion of nearby wastewater treatment facilities.
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TaShun Bowden-Lewis fired as CT chief public defender
The firing of CT’s first Black chief public defender follows disagreements with the oversight board, misconduct accusations and a contentious hearing.
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Ahead of TaShun Bowden-Lewis decision, race, equity concerns raised
Observers raised concerns about what they described as a lack of impartiality and show of disrespect toward CT’s first Black chief public defender.
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For some CT kids, the mental health care system is struggling
With wait lists for care, workforce shortages and long stays in short-term care homes, some say CT’s child mental health system is crumbling.
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CT Congressional Democrats renominated at conventions
The gatherings were routine but served as an energizing force as CT Democrats prepare to defend every congressional seat in the state.
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What major CT criminal justice bills passed in 2024? Not many
While minor and technical adjustments to CT criminal justice policy were passed, bigger changes didn’t occur in the 2024 legislative session.
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Lamont commits to new plan for choosing CT prison ombuds, without law
The plan, which Gov. Ned Lamont committed to, offers a conclusion to months of disputes over his earlier selection of Hilary Carpenter.
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CT lawmakers, Lamont agree on new process for prison ombuds appointment
CT lawmakers were scrambling Wednesday to codify an agreement with Lamont prior to the session’s end for choosing a prison ombuds.
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CT House approves bill making it a crime to falsify police records
The proposal follows reports of “significant failures” by the CT State Police after officers were found to have falsified ticketing data.
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Facing deadline, Hilary Carpenter prison ombuds appointment in doubt
With a fast-approaching May 8 deadline, officials are uncertain what happens if Hilary Carpenter isn’t appointed to the CT ombudsperson role.
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CT bill on ‘gender responsiveness’ in juvenile justice passes House unanimously
The legislation would develop a framework for maintaining sex trafficking data and address children experiencing sexual abuse in foster care.
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At final hearing, TaShun Bowden-Lewis seeks ‘common ground’
The commission will now decide how to handle accusations against the CT chief public defender, which could include termination from office.
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Senate Democrats pass AI bill over Lamont’s objections
The bill would make CT fill a regulatory void left by congressional inaction on AI, including its role in forming decision-making algorithms.
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CT House unanimously passes ‘street takeover’ bill
The bill would give local leaders the ability to fine people who organize, participate in, or gather to observe a street takeover.