Connecticut's top public defender, TaShun Bowden-Lewis, faces allegations of misconduct, including racism accusations and improper email access; the Public Defender Services Commission considers firing her.

Connecticut's top public defender, TaShun Bowden-Lewis, faces allegations of misconduct, including making unfounded accusations of racism and improperly accessing emails. The Public Defender Services Commission is considering whether to fire Bowden-Lewis, who denies the 16 allegations. Bowden-Lewis, the first Black person to serve as the state's chief public defender, suggests that she is being treated differently than her predecessors and emphasizes her commitment to her role.

April 17, 2024
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