Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo Jr. says his hiring of a state budget official’s daughter is under review.
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Amid calls for action, Chief State’s Attorney picks the status quo
Many law enforcement officials are using George Floyd’s death to support police reform in Connecticut. Not Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo.
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Connecticut courts restrict business, suspend jury trials for next 30 days
To prevent a COVID-19 outbreak in the state’s court houses, all jury trials are suspended but courts remain open.
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Criminal Justice Commission taps Richard Colangelo as chief state’s attorney
The appointment came after a daylong series of interviews of four finalists, who grappled with prosecutors’ role in high rates of incarceration nationwide.
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Criminal Justice Commission appoints acting Chief State’s Attorney
John J. Russotto, who has worked for the Division of Criminal Justice for 22 years, will serve as the acting chief state’s attorney after Kevin Kane retires on Nov. 1.