The New London academy had prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion as part of the Coast Guard’s recruitment and retention efforts.
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CT lawmakers raise concerns over Coast Guard leader’s firing
The Trump administration cited several reasons for Linda Fagan’s removal, including the Coast Guard’s mishandling of Operation Fouled Anchor.
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Former Coast Guard cadets file sexual assault complaints; process could lead to lawsuits
Under federal tort law, the Coast Guard has six months to make a decision on the claims. If denied, claimants can file a lawsuit.
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At Coast Guard hearing, more survivors tell of sexual misconduct
The reckoning over the U.S. Coast Guard’s handling of sexual misconduct claims at its New London academy has shifted to the enlisted side.
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Blumenthal: Coast Guard sex assault reports are ‘persistent’ issue
Commandant Linda Fagan testified before Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s subcommittee about the Coast Guard’s mishandling of sexual assault reports.
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Coast Guard lied to hide sexual assault inquiry, whistleblower says
Shannon Norenberg spoke about her role around the Operation Fouled Anchor investigation and the Coast Guard’s lack of disclosure to Congress.
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Protection for Coast Guard cadets reporting assaults gets initial OK
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney’s safe-to-report policy for the New London academy is part of a Coast Guard authorization bill.
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Records detail why Coast Guard didn’t disclose sex assault inquiry
Records from 2018 show the Coast Guard considered whether to tell Congress about sex assault claims investigated in Operation Fouled Anchor.
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A long list of priorities for CT delegation, but not a lot of time
CT’s delegation wants progress on the Kids Online Safety Act, the Coast Guard and the Farm Bill. But first they need to fund the government.
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Cadets: Coast Guard Academy has ‘corrosive pattern’ of assault
Female cadets testified before Congress in a hearing held by Sen. Richard Blumenthal as part of a probe into sexual assaults at the academy.
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CT senators say accountability lacking in latest Coast Guard report
Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal say the internal review into sex assault and harassment at the Coast Guard Academy comes up short.
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Courtney: Protect Coast Guard cadets who report sexual assaults
The Coast Guard Academy doesn’t offer the same protections to cadets reporting sexual assault as other military schools. A bill would change that.
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Murphy seeks accountability from Coast Guard in spending bill
Murphy’s measure would require a report from the Coast Guard and a review of other sexual assault claims at its CT-based academy.
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Trump’s ‘tax holiday’ has few takers in Connecticut
Connecticut employers think deferring payroll taxes is too complex, and somewhat risky.
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Coast Guard Academy failed to address racial harassment incidents or punish offenders, IG report says
An inspector general verified 16 allegations of race-based harassment, but said in many cases nothing was done about them.