Prosecutors, Defense attorneys on the same side in opposition to bill 1810
This new bill up for debate would force the Criminal Justice Commission to use that data in training and reviewing the performance of prosecutors. Author: Taylor DiChello Updated: 10:55 PM EST March 9, 2021
CONNECTICUT, USA A prosecutorial accountability bill is up for public debate Wednesday could soon bring changes to the criminal justice system in the state and the lawyers it would affect take issue with the bill.
In a letter released by Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo and 13 other states attorneys, prosecutors are explaining why they think the bill should be shut down.
“I don’t have experience in being a police officer. But I would like to state that I do have experience being a victim of excessive force, and in my opinion, for no good reason, other than the color of my skin,” Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, said during Monday’s virtual hearing.
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Monday from police officers and Connecticut’s top prosecutor on two bills that would make minor changes to the police accountability bill passed in the summer’s special session.
One of the proposals would alter the appointment process of the inspector general, a new independent prosecutor who will investigate deaths in police and corrections custody and, if necessary, pursue criminal charges.
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Michelle Troconis has been dubbed the other woman in a headline-making story about a Connecticut mother of five, Jennifer Dulos, who vanished and is believed to have been killed by her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. He was charged with murder but died by suicide weeks after his arrest leaving Troconis the focus of the investigation, as she faces multiple charges in connection with Jennifer Dulos presumed murder.
Top prosecutor quarantining
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Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo.Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media
ROCKY HILL Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo is quarantining after coming in contact with a staff member in Milford who tested positive for COVID-19, his spokesperson confirmed.
Alaine Griffin, communications director for the state Division of Criminal Justice, said Colangelo tested negative for the virus.
“Yes, he had contact with a person who tested positive and yes, he is quarantining as a precaution, but he has tested negative,” Griffin said.
Colangelo has been touring the state courthouses and last Thursday met with prosecutors at the Milford courthouse.
After killing cousin, Clyde Meikle found purpose in prison. Now he s getting out early.
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Cheshire Correctional Institution on Sept. 23, 2020. Thirteen years earlier, the site of an informal mock trial for incarcerated men organized by Clyde Meikle.Yehyun Kim / CTMirror.orgShow MoreShow Less
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A photo of Clyde Meikle from a graduation ceremony for his associate’s degree on display in his mother’s home.Yehyun Kim / CTMirror.orgShow MoreShow Less
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Dimaya Williams, 6, looks at photos of her uncle Clyde Meikle in prison with his family members.Yehyun Kim / CTMirror.orgShow MoreShow Less