Judge Robert Brunetti of Goshen–the key witness in the Dominic Badaracco bribery trial –became more of a force for the prosecution Tuesday by his absence than when he testified a day earlier. Judge Brunetti spoke loudly and with anger in…
“It sure seems like the fix is in. From what I understand, the State’s Attorney’s Office was never keen on pursuing charges in the first place. It was the doggedness of the investigator that forced their hand ”¦ everyone was…
No prisoner has been in the Niantic jail – aka York “Correctional” Institution – longer than Bonnie Jean Foreshaw, a battered and sexually-abused woman who has somehow managed to survive and hold on to her humanity. Every day Foreshaw remains…
Here is one of the most repugnant sentences ever written in the history of so-called American jurisprudence: ‘The right to access public information is not a ‘fundamental’ privilege ”¦ of citizenship.” This abominable statement comes from U.S. Supreme Court Justice…
Ever since O.J. Simpson’s dream team of defense lawyers and investigators went after cops, the tactic gained traction and sometimes results. Others preceded Simpson with the strategy, targeting prosecution teams and even judicial officials in their probes. It can take…
Some people actually believe in public service. They tend to be hospitable, even pleasant and helpful. Others act as if you have three heads or are a scout for Martians who are about to vaporize the building. They are backed…
… The Badaracco case was so messed up it had to have had help going south. Police initially were indifferent about the victim’s shattered car windshield, only to search for the vehicle unsuccessfully many years later … Chief Justice mum…
Judges, bribes, ‘buried’ cars, grand jury; the twisted tale of Mary Badaracco’s murder. The Mary Badaracco homicide case is like a riddle jumbled in a hall of mirrors. The mirrors are usually foggy, with a rare burst of light and…
That was my first reaction to Time Warner Cable slamming the door on Al Jazeera. I was intrigued to watch the dynamic play out. Would the major cable provider get away with shutting out a foreign voice that is a…
Going to certain probate courts is still like watching a crooked card game where there is no sheriff in town. Question a fixed hand and they’ll plug you full of lead. Silly me, I thought the great state of Connecticut…
