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$21 million in federal grant money approved for Connecticut transportation projects
From road safety to greenway connections, Connecticut projects are set to benefit from a nationwide grant program from the U.S. Department of Transportation. As part of its Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program, six different Connecticut projects are receiving federal funding. Of the $3.3 trillion in nationwide funding, the Connecticut projects will receive a total of $21.8 million, according toU…
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Man arrested for alleged role in fur coat theft in Stamford
A man accused of taking part in a large theft of fur coats in Stamford has been arrested, police said. The police department said a New York man is one of three masked men who entered Engel’s Furs on Bedford Street and began removing fur coats from clothing racks. The theft happened on Dec. 27, 2023. Authorities said the men…
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Close friend of Jennifer Dulos speaks out after Michelle Troconis guilty verdict
Following Michelle Troconis’ seven-week trial in Stamford, close friend and spokesperson for the friends and family of Jennifer Dulos, Carrie Luft, opened up about the trial, evidence and Jennifer in an exclusive interview.
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Close friend of Jennifer Dulos speaks out after Michelle Troconis guilty verdict
Following Michelle Troconis’ seven-week trial in Stamford, close friend and spokesperson for the friends and family of Jennifer Dulos, Carrie Luft, opened up about the trial, evidence and Jennifer in an exclusive interview. “It was an almost indescribable experience, as you can tell from my lapsing into silence,” Luft said about the trial. “I mean, for me, I think I…
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Friend of Jennifer Dulos speaks out following Michelle Troconis' guilty verdicts
Carrie Luft spoke publicly Thursday for the first time for the first time since Michelle Troconis was found guilty of conspiring to murder her longtime friend, Jennifer Dulos.
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Two charged with murder of man in Stamford
Police have arrested two suspects in the death of a 20-year-old man in Stamford in October. Modesto Santiago-Gomez, who police said they believe is homeless, was found dead during the overnight hours of Oct. 18. Police have arrested Orlando Gomez-Perez, 18, and Juan Carlos Perez-Perez, 25. Police said they were originally charged with assault in the first degree after they…
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Driver injured after dump truck and tractor-trailer collide on I-95 in Stamford
One driver has serious injuries after a dump truck rear-ended a truck that was carrying food on Interstate 95 North in Stamford Tuesday morning, according to officials. I-95 was closed for hours and it was congested for more than five miles between exits 4 and 9, according to the CT Department of Transportation. The Stamford Fire Department said the driver…
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Elderly woman has serious injuries after being hit by car in Stamford
A woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Stamford Monday night, police said. The police department said they were called to the area of Prospect and Forest streets at about 6:30 p.m. for a reported pedestrian crash. Officers found a 79-year-old woman lying on the curb with a serious head injury. The woman was taken to…
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Next steps in Troconis trial; domestic violence advocates say more work to be done
Following a guilty verdict on all six charges she was facing, lawyers for Michelle Troconis were indicating next steps to be taken, including an appeal in the case. Her family vowing to appeal the trial when possible. “Unexpected completely,” Troconis’ sister Claudia Marmol said in an exclusive interview with NBC Connecticut following the verdict. “We were never expecting the six…
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Domestic violence advocates comment following Troconis trial verdict
Connecticut Protective Moms is an advocacy group whose members are speaking out following last week’s verdict.
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Michelle Troconis' family and friends speak out after guilty verdict
The family of Michelle Troconis says they are heartbroken by Friday’s verdict, and they maintain that she’s innocent. In an emotional address outside court, Michelle’s mother, father and sisters reiterated that she did not commit any of the crimes she’s accused of. She was found guilty of the following charges: “I know that everyone wanted answers. I know that maybe...
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A breakdown of the charges Michelle Troconis has been found guilty of
Michelle Troconis has been found guilty of conspiring to murder Jennifer Dulos in 2019 and five other counts. A six-member jury returned its verdict Friday morning after more than two full days of deliberating. Troconis sobbed as the guilty verdicts were read. She was found guilty of the following charges: Here’s a breakdown of how much time in prison each…
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Deliberations continue in Troconis case, only one question from jury
Jurors had their first full day of deliberations in Stamford for the trial of Michelle Troconis. They were given the case late Monday, but only had the chance to deliberate for about 30 minutes. By the end of the day, according to the judge, they requested an easel for their work. Tuesday only yielded one question from the jury, which…
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Jurors have first full day of deliberations in Michelle Troconis trial
The jury began its first full day of deliberations in the trial of Michelle Troconis on Wednesday.
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Jury asks to hear testimony from Michelle Troconis' friend, doesn't reach verdict on Wednesday
The jury began its first full day of deliberations in the trial of Michelle Troconis on Wednesday. Jurors deliberated for a little more than two hours before sending a note to the judge requesting to rehear the testimony from Troconis’ friend, Carla “Petu” Duperron. The judge brought the jury back into the courtroom and Duperron’s 38 minutes of testimony was…
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Innocent girlfriend or murderous conspirator? Jury begins deliberations in Troconis trial
Is Michelle Troconis a murderous conspirator who wanted her boyfriend’s estranged wife dead and helped him cover up her killing? Or was she an innocent bystander who unwittingly became ensnared in one of Connecticut’s most enduring missing person and alleged homicide cases? A state jury heard two different tales of the 49-year-old Troconis as the prosecution and defense made their closing...
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Fate of Michelle Troconis is now in the hands of the jury
After passionate closing arguments from the attorneys on both sides of the case, the jury is now set to deliberate the fate of Michelle Troconis.
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Closing arguments slated for Tuesday in Troconis trial, charge conference complete
Day 28 of Michelle Troconis’ trial in Stamford was strictly the charge conference between the attorneys and Judge Kevin Randolph.
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Closing arguments slated for Tuesday in Troconis trial, charge conference complete
Day 28 of Michelle Troconis’ trial in Stamford was strictly the charge conference between the attorneys and Judge Kevin Randolph. Attorneys had to work through with the judge the instructions for the jury following closing arguments. Historically, the charge conference was done off the record in chambers. But recently, the proceeding jumped on the record, though Randolph noted this is…