The commission will now decide how to handle accusations against the CT chief public defender, which could include termination from office.
Jaden Edison
Jaden is 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.
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.
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.
Hearing over TaShun Bowden-Lewis’ future highlights turmoil
CT’s Chief Public Defender TaShun Bowden-Lewis could be disciplined or fired after the hearing into allegations of improper conduct.
Shift in CT judicial nomination process highlighted by withdrawals
Advocates see recent judicial nominee withdrawals as a welcome change from what they call the “rubber stamping” of unscrutinized nominees.
CT justice bills to watch for in 2024 legislative session’s final month
The CT legislature is considering legislation surrounding drug sentencing, judicial selection, secondary traffic violations and more.
CT advocates criticize prison ombudsperson selection process, nominee
Hilary Carpenter listened to harsh criticism about her nomination to the CT prison oversight role and choice to not withdraw her candidacy.
Hilary Carpenter nomination for prison ombuds role saved by committee
Lawmakers had previously cast an 8-8 vote against Hilary Carpenter, but on Tuesday advanced the governor’s pick to the full CT legislature.
CT ‘clean slate law’ full implementation faces another delay
Just three months after announcing plans for full implementation of the 2021 law, CT officials have fallen well short of their promise.
Many struggle with addiction during, after incarceration. Will CT use opioid settlement funds to help?
Part of CT’s opioid settlement money could go to addressing the crisis’ effect on incarcerated people, many of whom struggle with addiction.
CT bill would expand criminal protective orders
A proposal would allow CT courts to issue criminal protective orders against people found not guilty by reason of mental illness.
CT DOC to allow incarcerated people to conduct religious services
The CT Department of Correction’s policy change is aimed at alleviating concerns about religious rights suppression in jails and prisons.
CT State Trooper Brian North found not guilty in manslaughter trial
The jury was tasked with deciding whether Trooper Brian North was justified when he shot Mubarak Soulemane in January 2020 in West Haven.
Hilary Carpenter nomination to CT prison oversight role in jeopardy
An unusual legislative committee vote ended with a decision not to push Hilary Carpenter’s nomination for CT correctional ombudsman forward.
CT trooper on trial for killing Mubarak Soulemane takes stand
Lawyers questioned Brian North in a trial to determine whether he was justified in killing 19-year-old Mubarak Soulemane in 2020.