Our Justice Coverage
Stories about the justice system in Connecticut: law enforcement, courts, prisons and incarceration, juvenile justice and public corruption.
Hearing draws support for expanding early parole eligibility in CT
Under SB 503, people who committed crimes when they were younger than 26 could become eligible for parole at an earlier date.
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Bill to ban ‘convertible’ pistols in CT sees strong opposition
About 1,900 people submitted testimony opposing a ban on the sale of convertible pistols, and only 50 people wrote in support of the ban.
Survivors of female genital mutilation call on CT to ban the practice
The legislation has been raised in CT nearly every year since 2018, but it hasn’t passed. Most states already have FGM bans on the books.
Report: Bridgeport cop took ambulance called for shooting victim
A report said Bridgeport police were justified in shooting Dyshan Best, but another cop with a ‘mild panic attack’ took the first ambulance.
Bill constraining use of license plate data gets broad support
Advocates supported a CT bill that would restrict the use of data from automatic license plate readers, but police say it helps solve crimes.
Lamont nominates 14 to Connecticut Superior Court
CT’s former budget director and the state’s former health care advocate were among those nominated to be Superior Court judges.
Hundreds testify in favor of ICE accountability, ‘safe spaces’ for immigrants
CT lawmakers considered a bill that would limit immigration enforcement and create pathways for people injured by agents to seek compensation.
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