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The jury found police had a pattern of hiding evidence that could damage their cases in the early 1990s, rejecting the city's claim that misconduct was not widespread. -
New federal rules require many rail operators to give emergency responders an electronic version of the train consist, making it readily available in case of an incident. -
Legal demands issued by the city's inspector general would force police to turn over body camera videos and other material in seven stalled cases. -
The train was carrying hazardous liquefied petroleum gas when it went off the tracks in February, prompting a large emergency response. -
A new bus stop enhancement program will largely miss South Hartford, an area where residents are heavily dependent on public transit. -
The inspector general concluded that Joseph Magnano's actions were not justified because Magnano didn't attempt to de-escalate the situation or use non-lethal force before shooting Jones. -
The money will keep the program running for another year or two, giving city officials time to search for future support. -
A lawyer for the state Department of Children and Families said the agency's internal review examining any potential missteps by DCF workers is still in draft form months after it began. -
Disruptive encounters in Connecticut are a microcosm of the federal government's new approach to immigration enforcement, which has at times turned violent. -
Stefon Morant alleges officers coerced witnesses to testify against him, fabricated evidence and withheld key information in his case, leading to his wrongful conviction for a double homicide he didn't commit.
