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Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial Decision: Lawyer Seeks Payment for First Trial Before Second Trial Begins A federal judge has postponed a decision on whether a lawyer can withdraw from a corruption trial involving Konstantinos Diamantis, a former state budget officer. The lawyer, Norm Pattis, claims he hasnt been fully paid for the first trial, which ended in October. Diamantis argues that Pattis agreed to represent him in both trials under a single retainer agreement and has paid seventy-five percent of the agreed-upon fee. The judge has directed both parties to present their arguments to U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti before deciding the fee dispute and setting a start date for the second trial.

UConn Womens Basketball to Face St. Johns in Historic Madison Square Garden Matchup The UConn womens basketball team is set to play against St. Johns at Madison Square Garden on March 1st, marking UConns return to the venue since 2015 and St. Johns first standalone game there. UConn leads the all-time series, but St. Johns delivered UConns most recent Big East loss in 2023. The game will be broadcast nationally on truTV and is expected to draw a large crowd.

Mark Barden, co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise, continues advocating for gun control and violence prevention, remembering his son Daniel who was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting. The non-profit organization, along with Connecticuts congressional delegation, pushes for stronger gun control measures and anti-violence legislation. Sandy Hook Promise has launched educational campaigns and established SAVE Promise Clubs, involving over 126,000 students. Despite federal challenges, Barden remains committed to preventing gun violence, now advocating for universal background checks and temporary transfer orders.

Stamford police identify victim in Jed Parkingtons home, rule death a homicide; Boccuzzi found in handcuffs with blunt impact injuries. Parkingtons standoff with officers stemmed from frustration over housing costs and eviction proceedings.

Waterbury city officials are addressing a major water main break on Thomaston Avenue, near Manville Street. The Water Department is assessing the damage and working on repairs, with potential service disruptions for nearby residents. The city is committed to providing updates and restoring normal service as soon as possible.

UConns defensive coordinator, Matt Brock, is leaving for Mississippi State, marking the start of staff changes for the Huskies. Brocks departure comes after a successful tenure with UConn, where he significantly improved the teams defense. Meanwhile, UConn has hired Jason Candle, the winningest coach from Toledo, as their new head coach, replacing Jim Mora. Candle plans to bring some of his assistants from Toledo, but defensive coordinator Vince Kehres will not be joining him at UConn.

New study from UC Berkeley links prenatal phthalate exposure to altered brain structure in newborns, potentially impacting social and emotional development. Researchers call for further investigation and stricter regulations on phthalate use in consumer products.

Fairfield Universitys Class of 2030 admissions decisions have started rolling out, with Early Decision One applicants receiving their verdicts on December 4th. Early Action applicants will hear back between December 20th and January 15th, while Early Decision Two applicants will know by February 15th. Regular decision applicants will find out on April 1st. The universitys acceptance rate has dropped to 25%, making it highly competitive. This year, over 20,000 applications were received, with only 5,305 admitted. The incoming class size is maintained at around 1,450 students. Admitted students for the Class of 2029 had an average weighted GPA of 3.9 and a middle 50% SAT range of 1310-1420. Ninety-six percent had taken advanced courses, and 17% had a legacy connection to the university.

UConn Womens Basketball Team Dominates, Maintains Top Ranking; Notable Shifts in AP Top Twenty-Five Poll