The plan, which Gov. Ned Lamont committed to, offers a conclusion to months of disputes over his earlier selection of Hilary Carpenter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CT bill on ‘gender responsiveness’ in juvenile justice passes House unanimously
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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.
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.