A Connecticut man has been convicted of murder in the stray-bullet killing of the mother of a two-time Olympian rifle shooter from Puerto Rico. A jury found Franklin Robinson, 40, guilty Friday in the death of Mabel Martinez Antongiorgi. The 56-year-old was in her sewing and crafts room in Waterbury when a bullet flew through…
Man Convicted in Stray-Bullet Killing of Puerto Rican Olympian’s Mother in Her Connecticut Home
July 23, 2023
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A Man Wrongly Convicted in the 1994 Fatal Shooting of a Baby Sues the City of New Haven and Police
July 19, 2023
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NEW HAVEN, Conn.—A Connecticut man who was exonerated after serving 28 years in prison for killing a baby in 1994 has filed a lawsuit against the city of New Haven and six now-former police officers involved in his arrest. Adam Carmon, 51, was convicted of murder and other crimes and sentenced to 85 years in…
Human Waste Leaking From Truck Causes Crashes on Connecticut Highway
July 18, 2023
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn.—Human waste leaking from a tractor trailer on a Connecticut highway caused crashes including one involving two state police cruisers as vehicles spun out of control, authorities said. No major injuries were reported in Monday night’s mayhem on Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. Troopers arrested the truck driver on several charges, alleging he knew there…
Country Star Jason Aldean Rushes Off Stage Mid-Concert for Health Emergency
An outdoor concert in Connecticut featuring country star Jason Aldean was cut short after the singer experienced a heat stroke on stage, his representative said on July 16. Mr. Aldean was performing at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford when he suddenly rushed offstage in the middle of a song, forcing the show to end early….
Man Charged for Allegedly Attacking Connecticut Lawmaker After Muslim Prayer Service
HARTFORD, Conn.—A Connecticut state lawmaker was attacked as she left a Muslim prayer service, and a fellow worshiper chased and held the man until police arrived, authorities said. Rep. Mayram Khan was with her sister and her children on the morning of June 28 outside the XL Center, an arena in downtown Hartford, where they had…
Former Connecticut Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. Dies at 92
HARTFORD, Conn.—Lowell P. Weicker Jr., a Republican U.S. senator who tussled with his own party during the Watergate hearings, later was elected Connecticut governor as an independent, died Wednesday. He was 92. Weicker’s death at a hospital in Middletown, Connecticut, after a short illness, was confirmed by his family in a statement released by a…
Connecticut Officials Use a Bear to Skirt Warrant Requirements, Spy on Landowners
June 20, 2023
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An unusual civil rights case has been filed in federal court involving a state agency that affixed a camera to a bear to catch residents feeding it. The case may sound comical, but legal experts say it will be an important test about how far the government can go in conducting surveillance of citizens without…
Connecticut Officials Used a Bear to Skirt Warrant Requirements, Spy on Landowners
June 20, 2023
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An unusual civil rights case has been filed in federal court involving a state agency that affixed a camera to a bear to catch residents feeding it. The case may sound comical, but legal experts say it will be an important test about how far the government can go in conducting surveillance of citizens without…
‘We’re Not Finished’: Biden Touts Gun Safety Law, Vows to Ban Assault Weapons
President Joe Biden on Friday praised a gun safety legislation that he signed into law last year, stating that it has prevented firearms from falling into the wrong hands and helped save lives. Speaking at a gun safety summit in West Hartford, Connecticut, the president promised to take more actions, including banning assault weapons, ending…
Commuter Train Collides With Truck in Connecticut, Pickup Driver Hospitalized in Serious Condition
June 14, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn.—A commuter train collided with a pickup truck in Connecticut on Wednesday, injuring the driver and heavily damaging the vehicle, authorities said. The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. at a Metro-North Railroad street crossing in Norwalk that has warning lights and gates, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. None of the 24 passengers…
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