Daryl McGraw was suspended over a social media post perceived as misogynistic, adding to years of turmoil in CT’s public defender division.
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.
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Amid Bridgeport election debacle, voter suppression fears emerge
An alleged incident of ballot fraud in Bridgeport has left some residents fatigued. Others worry the response could curtail voting access.
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Ganim wins Bridgeport mayoral race, setting up a new primary with Gomes
The race between Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes came down to the wire as absentee ballots were counted.
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Court: CT prison official not protected from claims in COVID case
A ruling against granting qualified immunity to a prison official allows people incarcerated during the pandemic to proceed with civil cases.
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CT’s minimum arrest age should increase to 14, advocates say
Though CT’s minimum age of arrest rose from 7 to 10 in 2021, the Connecticut Justice Alliance wants lawmakers to increase it to 14 next year.
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After Maine shooting, CT leaders urge action, promote gun buyback program
CT officials and advocates are calling for participation in a program designed to protect children and communities from gun violence.
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Violent crime, motor vehicle theft drop again in CT, report finds
Despite some Republicans’ claims last year that crime is out of control, a new report says violent crime in CT continued to decrease in 2022.
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CT lawmakers question response to group home accused of abuse, neglect
The Bridge Family Center in Harwinton has been accused of physical and sexual abuse and insufficient care. CT lawmakers are seeking answers.
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CT vowed to probe troopers who falsified tickets. What about constables?
Though officials are investigating troopers who may have falsified traffic stop data, they have not announced plans to probe constables.
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Top public defender TaShun Bowden-Lewis reprimanded
The reprimand claims that Bowden-Lewis has failed to address plummeting morale and has levied unfounded allegations of racial discrimination.
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Lamont appoints Ronnell Higgins to succeed CT public safety chief
Higgins, who currently oversees public safety at Yale, would replace retiring public safety commissioner James Rovella.
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Top legislator calls on commission to reconsider bail reform
Rep. Steven Stafstrom urged the Sentencing Commission to focus on bail reform, suggesting it could be a key policy issue in 2024.
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Joe Ganim claims win in Bridgeport, opponent says election ‘stolen’
Ganim claimed he defeated opponent John Gomes in the Bridgeport mayoral primary. But Gomes hasn’t conceded, saying the election was ‘stolen.’
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‘Just existing, not living’: CT residents retroactively added to sex offense registry seek reprieve
When CT created its sex offense registry, it required that some people convicted in the decade prior enroll. Now, they want to be removed.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit in CT state police ticketing scandal
The judge ruled the court action was premature and that the matter would first need to go before the CT Freedom of Information Commission.