Following a court ruling to reinstate a police officer terminated for excessive force, a decision now under appeal by the city, the civic group Bridgeport
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Category: Law Enforcement
City Appeals Reinstatement Of Fired Cop
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: City officials have decided to continue fighting to keep a police officer, fired for allegedly using excessive force, off the
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Political Intrusion Of Personnel Office, Police Department Eclipses $10 Million In Legal Fees, Consultants, Payouts, Overtime Mismanagement
The city is still a few weeks from announcing Eric Amado as permanent personnel director pending a 30-day candidate appeal period for applicants who sought
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Gen Now: Rigged Hiring Process Drains Wallets And Confidence Of Taxpayers
From Gemeem Davis & Callie Gale Heilmann, Co-Directors, Bridgeport Generation Now “The ruling by Superior Court Judge Barry Stevens that the Ganim Administration violated Bridgeport’s
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Judge Overturns Garcia’s Selection As Assistant Chief, City Will Appeal
In December 2019, then Chief AJ Perez named Rebeca Garcia, a captain in charge of the police academy, assistant chief without a competitive process. Other
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Bradley, Martinez Federal Fraud Trial Continued To February
As what usually happens when a new conviction comes close to a trial date, a continuance occurs so defendants can review the government’s findings. U.S.
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Another Plea In Courthouse Shooting
From U.S. Attorney’s Office: TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooly in
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Fourth Gang Member Admits Role In Courthouse Shooting
From Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office: ASANTE GAINES, also known as “Santi,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in
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