Port authority critic hit with felony charge for vandalism in New London

Port authority critic hit with felony charge for vandalism in New London

The state has partnered with joint venture partners Ørsted and Eversource on a $157 million redevelopment of the New London port. Construction is slated to begin soon. The pink on the signs was a reference to the famous pink home of Susette Kelo, whose attempt to fight the taking of her home by eminent domain at Fort Trumbull led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Kelo v. City of New London. The newest charge is a Class D felony and is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine with a conviction. One of the criteria for the charge of first-degree criminal mischief is damage to property in excess of $1,500. Blacker said police told him the damage was calculated to be $1,600.

https://www.theday.com/policefirecourts/20200901/port-authority-critic-hit-with-felony-charge-for-vandalism-in-new-london

Share This Article: