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• 2 Injured in New Haven Shooting

  02-10-2016 23:53
  
  Two men were injured, one critically, in a shooting in New Haven Sunday afternoon.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Moosup Man Killed in Brooklyn Crash

  02-10-2016 23:37
  
  A Moosup man was killed in a crash in Brooklyn early Sunday morning, state police said.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• 1 Killed In Car Crash On Route 169

  02-10-2016 23:36
  
  BROOKLYN, Conn. (AP) — One person was killed in a car crash on Route 169 in Connecticut.
  WFSB-TV reports that the crash happened around 4 a.m. Sunday in the town of Brooklyn.
  State police say the driver was killed in the crash. He was identified as 36-year-old Randy Mayo, of Moosup.
  The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
  No further details were immediately available. 
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• Police Investigating 2 Shootings That May Be Related

  02-10-2016 23:35
  
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Police say they are investigating two shootings in New Haven that appear to be related.
  Police responded to the first shooting just after 2 p.m. Sunday on a residential street. The victim, 28-year-old Taevon Alston, was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
  Minutes later, 33-year-old Harold Herring walked into another nearby hospital seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. Police say Herring’s condition is listed as critical but stable.
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• Pedaling for bicycle charity in Old Saybrook

  02-10-2016 23:33
  
  OLD SAYBROOK –People got up early on Sunday to help out a charity that gives kids their wheels. Bikers took off about 7:40 a.m. to help the Bikes For Kids Charity Ride. FOX 61’s Sarah Cody was the MC. Participants took part in three different rides to support the organization founded on a simple mission, that every child deserves a bike.  There was a five mile family ride, or rides of 27 miles or 63 miles.  The rides went through  Old Saybrook,
  
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• Shots fired outside 99 Restaurant in Groton

  02-10-2016 23:12
  
  GROTON — Police were looking for suspects after shots were fired outside a restaurant Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened on the corner Long Hill Road and Kings Highway at the 99 restaurant, 117 Long Hill Rd. Groton City Police are assisting Groton Town Police. A staff member said the restaurant is still open. They said the shooting took place on the street corner just off the exit for I-95 and Route  12. Check back for further details as they develop.  
  
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• 1 injured in shooting outside 99 Restaurant in Groton

  02-10-2016 23:12
  
  GROTON — Police were looking for at least one suspect in shooting outside a restaurant that seriously injured a person Sunday afternoon. The shooting happened on the corner Long Hill Road and Kings Highway at the 99 restaurant, 117 Long Hill Rd. One person was injured in the shooting. They were taken initially to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and then flown to Yale-New Haven Hospital according to police. Police are looking for at least one suspect and said this wa
  
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• One man in critical condition after 2 related shootings in New Haven

  02-10-2016 22:58
  
  NEW HAVEN — Two men were injured in shootings, one of them critically, that happened Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to 2 Derby Ave. after callers reported a shooting victim at that location. The victim, Taevon Alston, 28, whose last known address is in West Haven, was taken in stable condition to Yale New Haven Hospital, according to police. His injuries are not considered life threatening. New Haven Police said one caller described s
  
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• Wilson sharp, throws 3 TDs in Seahawks’ 27-17 win over Jets

  02-10-2016 22:41
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ –Russell Wilson was sharp and efficient despite playing with a sprained knee, throwing three touchdown passes in the Seattle Seahawks‘ 27-17 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Wilson injured the medial collateral ligament in his left knee last week against San Francisco and wasn’t his usual mobile self in this one, but his arm was plenty good. He finished 23 of 32 for 309 yards while wearing a brace on his leg as the Seahawks […]
  
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• One car crashes on Rt 318 in Barkhamsted

  02-10-2016 22:34
  
  BARKHAMSTED — A one car accident is being investigated Route 318 Sunday afternoon. Route 318 was closed between Route 181 and Route 179 in Barkhamsted shortly before 3 p.m. for a one car accident. It has since reopened. There was no information about injuries. Check back for further details as they develop.
  
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• Accident closes Rt 318 in Barkhamsted

  02-10-2016 22:34
  
  BARKHAMSTED — An accident closed Route 318 Sunday afternoon. Route 318 was closed between Route 181 and Route 179 in Barkhamsted shortly before 3 p.m. for a one car accident. There was no information about injuries. The Connecticut Department of Transportation said that the road could be closed into the evening. Check back for further details as they develop.
  
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• 2 Injured, 1 Critically, in New Haven Shooting

  02-10-2016 22:31
  
  Two men were injured, one critically, in a shooting in New Haven Sunday afternoon.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Red Sox To Retire Ortiz’s Number 45

  02-10-2016 22:17
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox sent David Ortiz off before his final regular-season game with a promise that he will return.
  This week, in the playoffs, when he goes for his fourth World Series title.
  And next year, when they hang his No. 34 from the Fenway facade among the team’s retired numbers.
  During a pregame ceremony Sunday attended by Red Sox greats like Carl Yastrzemski and teammates from Ortiz’s three championship teams, the ballclub honored their soon-to-retire slugger by
  
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• Red Sox To Retire Ortiz’s Number 34

  02-10-2016 22:17
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox sent David Ortiz off before his final regular-season game with a promise that he will return.
  This week, in the playoffs, when he goes for his fourth World Series title.
  And next year, when they hang his No. 34 from the Fenway facade among the team’s retired numbers.
  During a pregame ceremony Sunday attended by Red Sox greats like Carl Yastrzemski and teammates from Ortiz’s three championship teams, the ballclub honored their soon-to-retire slugger by
  
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• NE Patriots fall to Buffalo Bills 16 – 0

  02-10-2016 21:53
  
  FOXBOROUGH, MA — After Buffalo and New England skirmished on the field before the game, the Buffalo Bills went on to defeat the New England Patriots 16 to 0. Tyrod Taylor led the Bills to a 13-0 lead at the break. Jacoby Brissett, making his second consecutive start for the Patriots despite a thumb injury, threw only three passes in the half, but completed them all for 75 yards. It was the first time the Patriots were shut out since 2006 against […]
  
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• Bills QB Taylor commanding in 16-0 win over Patriots

  02-10-2016 21:53
  
  FOXBOROUGH, MA — After Buffalo and New England skirmished on the field before the game, the Buffalo Bills went on to defeat the New England Patriots 16 to 0. Buffalo took advantage of sloppy, Tom Brady-less New England to hand the Patriots their first home shutout at Gillette Stadium. It was the first loss of the season for New England (3-1), which was playing its final game before Brady returns from his four-game “Deflategate” suspension. The Patriots, who moved into […
  
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• Route 318 in Barkhamsted Closed Due to Crash

  02-10-2016 21:36
  
  Route 318 in Barkhamsted is closed because of a crash, according to the Department of Transportation.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Robin Williams’ wife describes his last 10 devastating months

  02-10-2016 21:29
  
  In what Discover calls a “unique and touching paper” published in the journal Neurology Thursday, Robin Williams‘ widow shares the heartbreaking story of her husband’s final 10 months and asks neurologists not to give up in their quest toward brain disease cures. Susan Schneider Williams refers to Lewy Body disease, the neurodegenerative disorder that ultimately led to Williams’ suicide in August 2014, as “the terrorist inside my husband’s brain.”
  
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• Hurricane Matthew: ‘Life-threatening flash floods and mudslides’ expected in Haiti, Cuba

  02-10-2016 21:20
  
  A ferocious hurricane packing 145-mph winds is prompting hundreds of Guantanamo Bay employees to evacuate and threatens to wreak havoc on Haiti and Jamaica. Hurricane Matthew is expected to dump torrential rainfall on Jamaica and Haiti on Sunday evening before making landfall Monday. “This rainfall will produce life-threatening flash floods and mudslides,” the National Weather Service said Sunday. “Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.”
  
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• No Injuries Reported in Ellington House Fire

  02-10-2016 21:09
  
  Route 140 in Ellington has reopened after it was closed so crews could battle a structure fire Sunday, according to the Department of Transportation.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Police ask state not to renew pizza parlor liquor permit

  02-10-2016 19:30
  
  HAMDEN — Police and local leaders in Hamden are asking the Connecticut Liquor Commission not to renew the liquor permit of a pizza parlor because of what they describe as violence outside the restaurant. Hamden Police Chief Thomas Wydra identified a total of five shooting incidents to which police responded at Slyce Pizza Bar, located on 141 Arch Street. Wydra and Democratic Hamden Mayor Curt Balzano Leng joined members of CONECT — Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut &mdash
  
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• Hamden police ask state not to renew pizza parlor liquor permit

  02-10-2016 19:30
  
  HAMDEN — Police and local leaders in Hamden are asking the Connecticut Liquor Commission not to renew the liquor permit of a pizza parlor because of what they describe as violence outside the restaurant. Hamden Police Chief Thomas Wydra identified a total of five shooting incidents to which police responded at Slyce Pizza Bar, located on 141 Arch Street. Wydra and Democratic Hamden Mayor Curt Balzano Leng joined members of CONECT — Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut &mdash
  
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• Crews Battle Structure Fire in Ellington

  02-10-2016 19:01
  
  Route 140 in Ellington is closed near the high school while crews battle a structure fire, according to the Department of Transportation.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Windsor Locks Police Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  02-10-2016 18:44
  
  Windsor Locks police are sporting pink T-shirts in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month this October.Photo Credit: Windsor Locks Police Department
  
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• Connecticut wants researchers to study its medical marijuana

  02-10-2016 18:27
  
  HARTFORD — Connecticut wants its hospitals, universities and licensed marijuana producers to study marijuana’s medicinal qualities. Beginning Oct. 1, the state is accepting proposals for research projects. They will be vetted by an institutional review board and theoretically protected under the legal umbrella of the state’s four-year-old medical marijuana law. The federal government still considers the drug an illegal substance with no acceptable medical use. Officials hope th
  
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• Believe 208 Champions First-Responder Mental Health

  02-10-2016 18:26
  
  Answering the call to serve and protect often takes a toll on first responders. In the past year, Connecticut has lost three of them to suicide.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• The Real Story – Flights to Dublin from Bradley

  02-10-2016 16:30
  
  This week saw the inauguration of new non-stop flights to Europe, from Bradley International Airport. Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, now offers daily service to Dublin, with connections to many other European cities. Kevin Dillon, Executive Director and CEO of the Connecticut Airport Authority joined Al and Jenn to talk about putting the international back in Bradley International Airport. The flight will run seven days a week until November 1. It will then ru
  
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• Sanders brushes off leaked Clinton criticism

  02-10-2016 16:21
  
  WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders says audio from a closed-door Hillary Clinton fundraiser shows the two largely agree — even though Clinton dismissed some of Sanders’ policy positions as “false promises.” “If you listen to the whole discussion… [the] point that she made is that a lot of young people who went into debt, worked very hard to get a good education, can’t find a job commensurate to the education that they received,” Sanders said on Sun
  
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• Connecticut's Jamaican Community Watching Matthew

  02-10-2016 16:19
  
  The track of Hurricane Matthew is being watched closely by people in Connecticut with family in the Caribbean.Photo Credit: National Hurricane Center
  
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• Crews Repair Water Main on Coolidge Road in West Hartford

  02-10-2016 16:17
  
  Several West Hartford customers were without water Sunday morning because of a water main break on Coolidge Road.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• New Britain Diner Closed After Car Strikes Building

  02-10-2016 16:10
  
  The New Britain Diner on Corbin Avenue was forced to close Saturday night when a car crashed into the building.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Los Angeles police investigating shooting of man by officer

  02-10-2016 14:12
  
  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department says it is investigating after an officer fatally shot a black man following a chase. LAPD officers say the incident started when they tried to perform a traffic stop Saturday after spotting a vehicle that had paper license plates. When the vehicle didn’t stop, officers tailed the car, reporting it as a possible stolen vehicle, authorities said. The vehicle later slowed to a stop and two black men fled on foot in […]
  
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• Sunday Forecast: Ideal fall conditions in New England

  02-10-2016 12:56
  
  We got some much-needed rainfall across the state yesterday after going nearly all of September without a single significant rain storm. With a majority of the state in a moderate-to-severe drought, with estimated totals somewhere around 25 inches below where we ought to be, it is tough to complain about the wet weather. The only problem is that, with median rainfall totals of around 1/5th of an inch, we aren’t going to see real relief to the drought conditions any time […]
  
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• Sunday Forecast: An ideal fall day in New England

  02-10-2016 12:56
  
  We got some much-needed rainfall across the state yesterday after going nearly all of September without a single significant rain storm. With a majority of the state in a moderate-to-severe drought, with estimated totals somewhere around 25 inches below where we ought to be, it is tough to complain about the wet weather. The only problem is that, with median rainfall totals of around 1/5th of an inch, we aren’t going to see real relief to the drought conditions any time […]
  
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• Clinton campaign seizes on new report about Trump’s taxes

  02-10-2016 05:20
  
  WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton’s campaign Saturday night seized on a New York Times report about Donald Trump‘s 1995 tax records, in which the Times showed he declared a $916 million loss that could have allowed him to legally skip paying federal income taxes for years. The report, which contains the first detailed tax documents about Trump’s financial empire that have been publicly reported, was immediately picked up by Clinton’s campaign, which has sought to make Tr
  
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• Tougher penalties for hit-and-run drivers take effect after push from Enfield family

  02-10-2016 05:15
  
  ENFIELD — After an Enfield family pushed for tougher penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a hit-and-run, a new law is in effect today. Joanne Stewart said after her son, Jonathan Stewart, was killed from a hit and run, the person who confessed to it could not be charged because he confessed to the crime after the statue of limitations expired. “For thirteen years you’ve been waiting,” Stewart said, “Waiting for something. One little bit of something. An
  
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• Blue Jays Beat Red Sox 4-3, Move Up In Wild-Card Race

  02-10-2016 04:54
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Ezequiel Carrera hit a ninth-inning sacrifice fly to give Toronto the lead after the Red Sox tied it in the eighth on a balk, and the Blue Jays beat Boston 4-3 on Saturday night to move into a tie with Baltimore for the top spot in the AL wild-card race.
  The Blue Jays and Orioles each have 88 wins with one game to play, and Toronto owns the tie-breaker. Detroit and Seattle are also still in the hunt.
  With the loss, Boston fell one-half game behind Cleveland in the race for h
  
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• Orioles Stumble Late As Yankees Rally For 7-3 Win

  02-10-2016 04:42
  
  NEW YORK (AP) Brad Brach picked up Austin Romine’s bat behind home plate and slammed it to the turf. On the verge of moving into position to clinch no worse than a tiebreaker game for a playoff berth, the Baltimore Orioles let the opportunity slip away.
  “Tomorrow is what we’ve been playing the whole season for anyway,” Matt Wieters said after Baltimore wasted a three-run lead Saturday in a deflating 7-3 loss to the New York Yankees. “It shouldn’t be hard to g
  
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• Clinton police arrest woman with 45 cloned credit cards

  02-10-2016 04:28
  
  CLINTON — A New York woman was arrested after police said she tried to use fraudulent credit cards in stores at an outlet mall on Friday. Police said Kumarie Patel, 27, of Rockaway, NY was charged with  45 counts of unlawful reproduction of a credit card, 11 counts of illegal use of a credit card, larceny and forgery. She tried to purchase merchandise and gift cards at Clinton Crossing according to police. Authorities said the store employees became suspicious when
  
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• Fairfield man wins $3 million in CT Lottery

  02-10-2016 03:47
  
  ROCKY HILL — A Fairfield man won $3 million in a Connecticut Lottery instant game. Dean Builter of Fairfield claimed a $3,000,000 prize on the “$3,000,000 Royale” instant ticket. “You gotta stay calm,” Builter said. He decided to take the lump sum option. Builter plans to retire at the end of the year and take a golf trip to Hawaii. He bought the ticket at Stop & Shop, 1790 Post Road in Westport. The store will receive a $30,000 check from the [&hellip
  
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• Middletown events raise awareness of domestic violence

  02-10-2016 03:12
  
  MIDDLETOWN — The city is hosting several events to raise awareness for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month including a kickboxing workout that was held Saturday. The “Knockout Domestic Violence” event raised funds for New Horizons Domestic Violence Services in Middletown,  which operates a safe house for victims of domestic violence and their children. “It does give you confidence because you’re surrounded by people who are involved with the same ca
  
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• Univ. of New Haven beats SCSU in Elm City Bowl

  02-10-2016 03:10
  
  NEW HAVEN — The University of New Haven Chargers won the seventh straight Elm City Bowl over the Southern Connecticut State University Owls 38-20 Saturday afternoon. Even before the game started emotions boiled over as both teams had a shoving match at mid field. The action didn’t cool off once the whistle blew. UNH started the scoring off going for it on a fourth and goal from the Owl two yard line. Ajee Patterson floated the touchdown pass to Ty […]
  
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• Structural issues stall Hoboken train investigation; NJ Transit paid $500K for safety violations

  02-10-2016 02:18
  
  HOBOKEN, N.J. — As investigators waited to get to the train that crashed Thursday, records show New Jersey Transit has paid more than $500,000 to settle federal safety violations since 2011. The data from the Federal Railroad Administration shows the violations ranged from employee drug and alcohol use to violations of railroad operating rules or practices. National Transportation Safety Board continued their investigation on Saturday. They were hampered because environmental and structura
  
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• Netflix engineers rescue Luke Cage after service falters

  02-10-2016 01:53
  
  LOS ANGELES — Superhero Luke Cage can thank Netflix‘s engineers for coming to his rescue. The streaming service was down for more than two hours Saturday, one day after the debut of a live-action series with the Marvel Comics hero. In a Twitter message posted at about 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, Netflix acknowledged it was aware of streaming issues and was working quickly to solve them. Netflix users had begun complaining on Twitter that the site was down about a […]
  
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• Sammy’s Milk baby food recalled over bacteria fears

  02-10-2016 01:38
  
  Sammy’s Milk baby food is being recalled over concerns it may contain potentially deadly bacteria and inadequate levels of iron. Graceleigh Inc. said its recall of Sammy’s Milk baby food follows a federal finding the product had not been manufactured in compliance with infant formula regulations or tested for the Cronobacter bacteria. Cronobacter can cause severe and sometimes fatal blood infections or meningitis, the company said. It said no illnesses had been reported. Graceleigh s
  
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• Missing 69-year-old Groton woman found in Massachusetts

  02-10-2016 00:39
  
  GROTON — Police said a missing woman has been found in Massachusetts. Earlier Saturday they had issued a silver alert for the 69-year-old woman who was missing since Friday. She was found safe and sound in Webster Mass. Barbara Taylor, 69, of Groton, was last seen Friday. She is 5’2″ and weighs 110 lbs. Silver Alerts are issued by law enforcement agencies for missing people of all ages. Amber Alerts are issued for children who are believed to be in danger.
  
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• 69-year-old woman missing in Groton

  02-10-2016 00:39
  
  GROTON — Police issued a silver alert for a 69-year-old woman who has been missing since Friday. Barbara Taylor, 69, of Groton, was last seen Friday. She is 5’2″ and weighs 110 lbs. She was last seen wearing a black floral jacket and jeans. If you have seen Barbara, contact police at 860-445-2451. Silver Alerts are issued by law enforcement agencies for missing people of all ages. Amber Alerts are issued for children who are believed to be in danger.
  
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• No deathbed confession expected from Manchester man linked to Gardner Museum art heist: Lawyer

  02-10-2016 00:03
  
  HARTFORD — The lawyer for a Connecticut mobster suspected to have ties to the notorious 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist says he doesn’t expect a deathbed confession from his client. Hartford attorney A. Ryan McGuigan tells the Boston Globe he visited the hospital where 80-year-old Robert Gentile is in failing health on Friday to see if he’d talk about the artwork. But Gentile, who has steadfastly insisted he has no knowledge of the heist, responded tearfully
  
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