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A panel of superior court judges denied Ganim's application for reinstatement on Friday. Ganim lost his privilege to practice law back in 2003 when he was convicted on municipal corruption charges.
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Connecticut’s Division of Criminal Justice is working to improve efficiency and fairness in Connecticut’s criminal justice system through a project called Moving Justice Forward.
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The community adopted new protocols in February, which are showing early signs of success. But opinions are mixed on the role police should play in school buildings.
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An investigation by The Accountability Project found the state denied roughly one-third of all claims for benefits, largely due to missing documentation. A new report out shows those problems are continuing at CT's Paid Leave Authority.
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Children in Connecticut who commit low-level crimes will have more alternatives to an arrest after lawmakers passed a bill expanding diversionary programs.
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An investigation by The Accountability Project raises familiar questions about the state's system for licensing health care workers and investigating misconduct complaints.
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Ganim’s lawyer argued at a hearing Tuesday that the mayor has been rehabilitated and sincerely regrets the actions that led to his law license being suspended 20 years ago.
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False reports of sexual assault are uncommon. But, for police, handling these cases can prove challenging without specialized training, experts say.
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Connecticut's health department is working to update its physician profiles after an investigation by The Accountability Project found some information about doctor discipline was missing.
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Youth diversion programs can save offenders and give victims closure. CT bill looks to expand accessA bill creating a juvenile diversion program may provide help and opportunities to students who are chronically absent or have committed minor offenses.