Legal News

Firearm Ring Taken Down in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Federal and State law enforcement officials arrested 17 people in connection with firearms trafficking in Bridgeport.  No information on suspects' attorneys.  Story in Connecticut Post.

Donation Thief Arrested

A man was arrested for stealing the donation jar from disabled vets group.  He apparently has a lengthy criminal record.  Defense lawyer unknown.  Article

Update:  Lawyers Will Not Appeal Judge's Decision on Request to Close Courtroom

Criminal Defense Attorneys for Steve Hayes announced that they will not appeal a Superior Court Judge's ruling to keep the courtroom open during a pretrial hearing.  The lawyers had argued that the jury, which has already been selected, may be prejudiced by new reports of the hearing.  Article

Ansonia Man Faces Prison in Daughter's Death

Under a sentence recommendation by the State's Attorney's Office, an Ansonia man faces up to three years in prison in connection with the death of his daughter.  His defense lawyer says that he could face up to four additional years in prison if he violates probation after his release.  Article

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Attempted Murder and Beer

An undocumented immigrant (illegal alien for those of you not cowed by political correctness), was charged with Attempted Murder.  (read article)  He allegedly stabbed a man in the stomach following an argument about beer.  It is speculated that he was attempting to retrieve the beer that the victim took and drank without permission. 

Attempted Murder is a pretty serious charge and this guy is probably in a lot of trouble.  However, some legal analysts anticipate that the charge will be reduced to Jaywalking once the guy explains that he is only in this country to do work that Americans won't do.  Furthermore, President Obama is expected to give a speech later in the day in which he will denouce the arresting officers as "racist cops who acted stupidly".