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Mystic lawsuit seeks limits on Denison land uses
The Day reports that a September civil complaint seeks damages and restrictions on future commercial uses. The allegations have not been established by a court ruling.
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Local hearings, pleas, rulings and sentencings. Development dates and original sources are shown in every report.
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Judge allows victim’s identification in Norwich murder trial
The Day reports an evidentiary ruling ahead of Stancovitch Fabre’s trial over a 2023 killing. Jury selection is scheduled October 27.
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Thompson case resulted in 45-year hospital commitment
September announcement describes an August25 order following a verdict of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
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New London man received 10-year sentence in Waterford drug-and-gun case
Original DOJ announcement dates the sentence to June17; a September DEA posting repeats the outcome.
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Stamford man pleads guilty to federal child-exploitation offense
Federal prosecutors announced the October 13 plea in Bridgeport; sentencing remains pending.
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Bond raised to $1.25 million in Waterford Beach crash case
WFSB reports an October 13 bond increase and no-contact orders; the criminal charges remain allegations.
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Norwich man faces charges after reported assault at school-bus stop
Police allegations concern an October 9 incident; October 13 court appearance was scheduled, with no outcome yet verified.
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Electric Blue former owner sentenced to 16 months in federal prison
Kenneth Denning must report to prison November 17; the judge ordered restitution to the IRS and SBA.
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Local legal notices: Ledyard land hearing and Killingly bridge comments
October 13 roundup of selected upcoming public-notice dates, with original documents and participation details.
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Groton driver sentenced after fatal Fishtown Road crash
Hearst reports an October 1 prison sentence in the 2024 crash. This court brief distinguishes that report from the original police allegations.
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Former Groton housing director pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges
September 24 federal announcement alleges misuse of Groton housing funds in a loan scheme.
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Diamantis received seven-year sentence in bribery case tied to Tolland school
September 30 sentencing included conduct involving Birch Grove Primary School; restitution remained unresolved.
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Vernon business owner admits $1.3 million health-care fraud
Jacqueline Pelphrey pleaded guilty October 6; federal prosecutors say December 29 sentencing is scheduled in Bridgeport.
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Hebron man receives suspended sentence after OUI jury verdict
An October 9 prosecutor’s release reports the Rockville verdict and sentence arising from a 2024 supermarket parking-lot crash.
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Killingly nonprofit director pleaded guilty in $775,000 theft case; December sentencing listed
The September 9 federal announcement describes losses at organizations in Windham and Middlefield.
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North Windham manufacturer paid $3.09 million to resolve PPP eligibility allegations
A September 25 federal announcement identifies United Abrasives in a group of civil False Claims Act settlements.
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Willington woman received 16 months to serve in third OUI case
An August 25 state release reports the sentence imposed after a Coventry crash and Rockville jury verdict.
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Vernon man pleaded guilty to sexual-assault and trafficking charges; October sentencing listed
The state’s August announcement lists an October 23 sentencing date in Rockville.