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Public commenters press West Haven leaders for action in Roya Mohammadi investigation
Summary
Speakers at the April 13 council meeting urged the firing and decertification of Detective Sarasi and demanded release of internal affairs findings regarding the 2023 death of Roya Mohammadi; the mayor said a response letter was sent but undeliverable and offered to provide a copy.
Multiple speakers at the West Haven City Council public comment period on April 13 urged city leaders to take stronger action after what they described as mishandling in the investigation into Roya Mohammadi’s death.
Vanessa Suarez read a prepared statement calling for the firing and decertification of the lead detective assigned to the case, alleging negligence, bias and failure to treat…
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