The Judiciary Committee voted to send a revised bill to the House and Senate that would explore installation of body scanning technology.
Justice
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Changes to Connecticut’s ‘red flag’ law could ease the process for police
A requirement that two officers begin the process of seizing weapons would change under a bill approved by the Judiciary Committee.
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Lamont makes 20 nominations for judges of the Superior Court
Gov. Ned Lamont nominated 11 men and nine women as judges of the Superior Court, including three former lawmakers.
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CT gun safety bill advances, one day after Nashville shooting
The bill would ban the open carry of firearms and the bulk purchase of handguns and raise the minimum age for purchasing long guns to 21.
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Here’s what to know about CT’s ‘clean slate’ law, which erases some criminal records
The law, designed to erase certain criminal records after a period of time, took effect earlier this year but has not yet been fully implemented.
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Wife of ex-lawmaker Michael DiMassa sentenced to 6 months
Lauren DiMassa was sentenced to six months in prison for conspiracy despite the fact that she is 23 weeks pregnant.
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Former West Haven employee sentenced to prison for fraud
John Bernardo was sentenced to 13 months for his part in a scheme to steal COVID funds. Former Rep. Michael DiMassa will be sentenced soon.
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New Haven police chief: Fire officers in Randy Cox incident
Four officers face possible termination after Randy Cox was paralyzed in a police van. Hearings on their status could occur by late April.
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CT lawmakers aim to help formerly incarcerated get IDs, fresh start
Some people are leaving prison without proper identification, which makes opening a bank account and applying for jobs an uphill battle.
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Could CT end routine strip searches in prisons? Debate heats up
Some people condemned strip searches as an unfair exertion of power, while correction officers called it a resource for deterring violence.
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CT bill would limit ‘deceptive’ police tactics on minors
The proposed bill would protect minors from a false admission of guilt due to ‘deceptive or coercive’ tactics by police.
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CT highway plaza vendor underpaid workers, lawsuit claims
CT wants $6.1 million for fast-food workers who the state says are owed wages from the operator of service plazas on some CT highways.
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CT’s Maria Kahn confirmed by U.S. Senate to 2nd Circuit
Kahn’s lifetime appointment to the New York-based federal appellate court opens up a vacancy on the Connecticut Supreme Court.
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CT bill proposes relief from ‘coerced debt’ for domestic violence victims
CT lawmakers are considering a bill that would help victims whose abusive partners incurred debt in their names, similar to identify theft.
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CT continues to prosecute some marijuana cases despite legalization
Proposed legislation would end the prosecution of any ongoing marijuana-related cases if the activity being prosecuted is now decriminalized.