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New Fairfield man found guilty of manslaughter

According to evidence introduced at trial Patrick Griffin stabbed James Knapp at Griffin's house last May.

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May 4, 2023, 11:56 PM

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Updated 775 days ago

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A New Fairfield man has been convicted of manslaughter.
Patrick Griffin was found guilty by a Danbury Superior Court jury on Tuesday.
According to evidence introduced at trial Griffin stabbed James Knapp at Griffin's house last May.
Knapp later died.
Griffin will be sentenced in July.


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