Kent Mawhinney hearing underway. His attorneys are seeking changes to his bond release. Currently on GPS ankle monitoring and cannot leave the state without permission.
Attorneys say there have been no issues since he was released on bond 7 months ago. They’re asking for his GPS ankle monitor to be removed.
Attorneys say he has no income since his arrest. But now has the chance to referee adult hockey games. The problem is the ankle bracelet doesn’t allow him to wear skates.
Attorneys estimate he could make up to $1000 a week if he can referee hockey. Willing to provide pay stubs to prove this.
Attorney brings up that the judge denied the same request from co-defendant Michelle Troconis. Says this is different bec of Mawhinney’s strong ties to CT and there’s no economic need.
Mawhinney’s attorney says due to his client’s notoriety, he can’t just get any job. Only reason he can get a hockey referee job is because of his longtime rships with the hockey community in Hartford.
Judge Blawie says he’s reluctant to remove the anklet but doesn’t want to prevent him from making a living. Asks if there’s any way to modify skate to allow it to happen.
Mawhinney motion to remove GPS ankle monitor is denied.
As we end—Mawhinney speaks saying he has not received the list if possible witnesses and other discovery in the case.
Next status conference set for 7/27.
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