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Ex-state Senator Newton sentenced to five years in prison for corruption

Former state Senator Ernie Newton was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison and three years probation for accepting a $5,000 bribe and other charges. Newton?s attorneys asked the judge for no prison

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Ex-state Senator Newton sentenced to five years in prison for corruption

Former state Senator Ernie Newton was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison and three years probation for accepting a $5,000 bribe and other charges. Newton?s attorneys asked the judge for no prison

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STORM WATCH: Nor’easter to impact western Connecticut with rounds of rain, strong winds and coastal flooding

LIVE UPDATES: Connecticut residents brace for high winds, heavy rain as nor'easter takes aim

Music City comes to NYC for Paley Center for Media Southern Rounds Country Music Event

AAA shares key nor’easter safety tips as homeowners prepare for strong winds and heavy rain

Fairfield schools set new kindergarten age cutoff, review Chromebook policy changes

Jury deliberating in deadly Stamford police crash that killed well-known pastor

'A historic investment.' Stamford provides update on massive school construction and modernization project

Naked Connecticut man arrested at service area in Somers

Sun beat Tempo 95-81 in franchise’s final game in Connecticut before moving to Houston

Plea deal offered to CT woman accused of poisoning ex's wine, falsifying paternity tests

Bridgeport house fire kills 90-year-old man and 8 dogs, leaving son to rely on faith amid total devastation

CT police oversight panel recommends sweeping new rules for automated license plate readers

Police: Woman injured in Bridgeport motorcycle crash dies

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