July 29, 2021
House Republicans have sought to change the narrative on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by pro-Trump protesters, claiming that Speaker Nancy Pelosi is “ultimately responsible for the breakdown of security at the Capitol.”
But their arguments overstate the role of the House speaker in overseeing the security of the Capitol and rely on speculation about Pelosi’s involvement and knowledge about intelligence warnings for which they have not provided any proof.
Republican Rep. Jim Banks said that Pelosi, as speaker, “has more control and authority and responsibility over the leadership of the Capitol Police than anyone else in the United States Capitol” and therefore, “is ultimately responsible for the breakdown of security at the Capitol that happened on Jan. 6.” The speaker does not oversee security of the U.S. Capitol. The speaker appoints one member of a four-member board that oversees Capitol security, and who then must be approved by the House.
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East Lyme
Sabrina Thompson, 22, of 162 Lestertown Road, Groton, was charged Saturday with violation of a protective order.
Christopher Nadeau, 47, of 237 West Main St., unit 320, Niantic, was charged Saturday with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving with a suspended license, evading responsibility and failure to drive in the proper lane.
New London
Payton Martin, 18, of 54 Alger Place was charged Sunday with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under the age of 21 and speeding.
Lester Fantuzzi, 54, of 11 King Arthur Drive, Niantic, was charged Sunday with third-degree assault.
Tributes flow for Ruby Gulliver found drowned in southern Queensland dam
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The body of two-year-old Ruby Gulliver was found in a dam early on Tuesday morning.
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Tributes are flowing to the family of a two-year-old girl found drowned in a dam after a tragic ending to a large search at Tara on Queensland s Western Downs.
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The community rallies around Ruby Gulliver s family after her body was found in a dam near Tara
The two-year-old was last seen alive playing with a dog near the house
Police say it was a tragic end to the search and are preparing a report for the coroner
Published March 07. 2021 6:24PM | Updated March 07. 2021 6:32PM Get the weekly rundown Email
New London
Jean Merilo, 58, of 45 Cutler St., second floor, was charged Feb. 27 with violation of a protective order, disorderly conduct and second-degree threatening.
Terri McCullough, 44, of 1921 Steward St. was charged Friday with evading responsibility and following too closely.
Isiah Griffin, 19, of 15 Slater Ave., Norwich, was charged Friday with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Stonington
Robert L. Stillman, 69, of 45 Sisk Drive, unit 16-1, Pawcatuck, was charged March 2 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Daniel A. Pont, 40, of 32 Walden Ave., Apt. 12, New London, was charged Thursday with third-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace and second-degree criminal mischief.
Officials charged with protecting the Capitol the day a mob overwhelmed police and forced the evacuation of lawmakers are expected to be grilled at a Tuesday hearing as Congress begins a public examination into the security lapses of the Jan.