From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: Three months after he was acquitted by a jury of charges in connection with a gangland shooting on a downtown
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The Go-To Lawyer To Cut A Sentencing Deal Receives 30 Days For Fleecing Accused Mob Client
We live in a crazy world where good people do nutty stuff. As a young federal prosecutor Jimmy Pickerstein investigated public corruption in Bridgeport, imprisoned
Read moreCity Council Passes Budget Contingent On State Spending
The Bridgeport City Council Monday night unanimously approved a city spending plan of roughly $550 million that includes a $1.5 million contingency for additional education
Read moreBudget Committee Cuts Chapman From Ganim Plan, Delays Police Class, Adds $1.5 Million To Education
A weary Budget and Appropriations Committee turned a long day’s Saturday journey into an early morning Sunday vote just after midnight by cutting nearly $4 million
Read moreNorth End Car Wreckage
From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local: Bridgeport Police are busy sorting out this five-car crash in the 300 block of Birmingham Street early Saturday morning
Read moreGanim, Chief Perez Tout Crime Reduction For First Third Of Year
Trotting out lower crime stats is always tricky stuff. It’s a leap of faith in lieu of a capricious violent crime moment filleting the message.
Read moreTony Barr Barred From Mayor’s Office
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: The former mayoral candidate, accused of threatening to shoot Mayor Joseph Ganim, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of second-degree
Read morePriority Is The Battle Cry As Council Prepares Budget Vote
The City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee will likely vote on Mayor Joe Ganim’s spending plan by Saturday. The full council will then stamp its
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