The plan, which Gov. Ned Lamont committed to, offers a conclusion to months of disputes over his earlier selection of Hilary Carpenter.
Justice
Stories about the justice system in Connecticut: Law enforcement, courts, prisons and offenders, immigration, juvenile justice, and public corruption.
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.
Who is TaShun Bowden-Lewis and what’s going on at the CT public defender’s office?
Bowden-Lewis, CT’s chief public defender, was placed on paid administrative leave following disputes and a reprimand. Here’s what’s happening.
CT: ‘Safe haven’ for transgender youth? For some, not safe enough
Many advocates say state leaders could be doing more to protect LGBTQ+ students, but the debate among lawmakers is far from settled.
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
The legislation would develop a framework for maintaining sex trafficking data and address children experiencing sexual abuse in foster care.
Lawmakers weigh changes to CT open records law. What does it mean?
Supporters say the bills are essential for employees’ privacy and protection. Opponents say the changes would lessen government transparency.
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.
Former Derby mayoral candidate sentenced to 10 days in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Gino DiGiovanni Jr., a former Derby alderman, was sentenced for entering the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, as riots broke out to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election.
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.
Ellen Peters, trailblazing CT justice, dies at 94
Peters, a Yale academic, became the first woman to sit on the state Supreme Court in 1978 and then served as its chief justice.
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.
Ronnell Higgins wants to reshape the culture at the CT state police
The former Yale police chief says his approach to leadership in CT is informed by his dealings with police in Minneapolis, Missouri and more.
CT ‘red flag’ law is being applied unevenly, analysis shows
In one recent case, police failed to use CT’s red flag law to take a disturbed man’s guns. Within days, he killed his girlfriend and himself.