Drub Settlement

Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today applauded the $26 billion settlement between Connecticut and several other states and pharmaceutical distributors Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen and drug maker Johnson & Johnson. “This historic settlement provides some measure of help and justice to victims of purposeful and pernicious lawbreaking. In my own enforcement efforts against these opioid sellers and enablers, I saw firsthand the need for strong aggressive action exactly as today’s settlement produces. It is one more step, but by no means the end of this battle for fair and full justice. The protections included in this settlement will ensure that the funds received from these companies will go to those that need them the most. Today’s news…

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Trumbull News: Woman Drowns In River

A local woman has died on Friday night, July 22, after being pulled from the Pequonnock River, between White Plains Roan (Route 127) and Quarry Road, in Trumbull. The victim, a forty-one year old female from Bridgeport, was discovered unresponsive in the water prior to being pulled from the river. There were other individuals in the area during this time, who eventually observed the woman in the water and called 911. Trumbull Police, Trumbull Center Fire Department, and Trumbull EMS arrived shortly after and pulled the victim out of the water. Trumbull Police and EMS took over medical care for the victim. Trumbull EMS then transported her to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where she later died from her injuries. Trumbull Police…

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Fairfield News: Post Road Incident

#Fairfield CT--At approximately 6:02 PM on 07/21/2021, Fairfield Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Charles Schwab Offices located at 1248 Post Road The Charles Schwab Security Hotline called Fairfield Police to report that they received a call from an employee who stated someone had a gun to her head. The hotline identified the location as the Charles Schwab offices located at 1248 Post Rd. Multiple police patrols, supervisors, and detectives immediately responded to the scene. Patrols temporarily shut down traffic to secure the scene while attempting to make contact with employees inside the building. Three employees were on scene at the time of the 9-1-1 call and were unaware of any robbery or other criminal activity…

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