The State Senate lately handed “Jennifers’ Legislation” which might add coercive management to the definition of home violence in addition to put youngster security as a precedence.
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — It’s been two years since New Canaan mother-of-five Jennifer Dulos disappeared with out a hint after dropping off her youngsters at college.
Presumed lifeless, Dulos’ disappearance triggered a prolonged investigation that in a short time turned its give attention to her estranged husband Fotis Dulos.
He was charged together with her homicide, regardless of the very fact, her physique has not been discovered. He died by suicide in January 2020.
Fotis Dulos’ protection legal professional Norm Pattis maintains his shopper was harmless.
Nevertheless, police are nonetheless constructing circumstances in opposition to his alleged co-conspirators: his girlfriend Michelle Troconis and his former lawyer Kent Mawhinney. Each are charged with conspiracy to commit homicide they usually have each plead not responsible.
“That is nonetheless an energetic and ongoing investigation,” Josue Dorelus with the Connecticut State Police to FOX61 Information.
Their circumstances are ongoing. Mawhinney was again in court docket just last week trying to remove his GPS monitoring ankle bracelet.
Troconis, who was final in court virtually in February, additionally tried to get her ankle bracelet eliminated.
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Exterior of the courtroom, nationwide curiosity in Jennifer Dulors stays.
Lifetime is set to air a movie known as “Gone Mother: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos” on June 5, starring Annabeth Gish and Warren Christie.
Domestically, the Senate recently passed “Jennifers’ Law” – which might add coercive management to the definition of home violence in addition to put youngster security as a precedence in custody circumstances by making home violence the primary issue to contemplate.
The invoice, proposed by State Sen. Alex Kasser, would outline coercive management to incorporate psychological, emotional, monetary, and authorized abuse.
The legislation can be named in honor of Jennifer Magano, who was killed by her husband within the presence of their youngsters in 2007
“We’re in a pivotal second proper now the place everybody acknowledges, hopefully, acknowledges home violence is a public well being disaster,” Kasser stated. “Our understanding of home violence must be up to date. Ninety % of the abuse just isn’t bodily, nevertheless it’s the non-physical abuse that predicts violence.”
The invoice attracted nationwide consideration with actress Evan Rachel Wood testifying in Connecticut, talking out about her personal expertise in an abusive relationship.
In keeping with Connecticut Protecting Mothers, there have been at the least seven home violence-related homicides in Connecticut this yr, together with Jessica Edwards of South Windsor who was final seen on Mom’s Day.
Her physique was discovered Could 21 and that very same evening, her husband was arrested and charged in connection together with her loss of life.
If you’re experiencing violence throughout the residence or know somebody who’s, please name the correct authorities.
In Connecticut, a statewide community of home violence packages may be reached by calling: 1-888-774-2900 (English); 1-844-831-9200 (Spanish).
You can too be taught extra info on 211’s website.
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