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Judiciary committee advances many judicial nominees; public testimony sharply divided on at least one pick
Summary
The Judiciary Committee advanced multiple judicial nominations on Jan. 22 after a public hearing that included both endorsements from the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and opposition testimony urging the rejection of at least one reappointment.
The Connecticut Legislature’s Judiciary Committee heard nomination testimony and public comment Jan. 22 and then advanced multiple judicial nominees toward full Senate consideration, placing a large group on a consent calendar and separating others for individual review.
The hearing included lengthy appearances by nominees, questions from committee members and public testimony both supporting and opposing candidates. The Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (CCDLA) submitted a multi‑page commentary endorsing a number of nominees and praised several judges for courtroom performance and outreach. “He could run a judicial district anywhere in the state, and I'm sure he would,” CCDLA past president Edward Gavin…
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