GUILTY CT - Jennifer Dulos, 50, deceased/not found, New Canaan, 24 May 2019 *ARRESTS* #71

[BJarv]

Convicted Felon in Court today via CTINsider photo:

 

[BJarv]

Atty Bowman taking his oath prior to testimony via CT Insider photo:

 

[BJarv]

For some info on the Judge for those interested:

Sitting on the Bench: My Adventures in a Connecticut Court

I have kept such a diary over my 22 years sitting as a judge in Connecticut Superior Court, which is a trial court of general jurisdiction.

judicature.duke.edu

Carl Schuman | School of Law

law.uconn.edu

From the UCONN bio:

Judge Carl Schuman was born in New London, Connecticut in 1954. He received a B.A. from Harvard University in 1976 and a J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 1979. From 1980 to 1997, Judge Schuman served as an Assistant State’s Attorney, Assistant state Attorney General, and Assistant United States Attorney. He argued the case of Kelly v. Robinson in the Supreme Court of the United States in 1986.

Judge Schuman was nominated to become a judge of the superior court by Governor Rowland in December, 1997. He has served for over twenty-seven years and is currently a Judge Trial Referee in the criminal division of the Hartford Judicial District. His past assignments have included the G.A. criminal docket, the child protection session, civil and criminal jury trials, complex civil litigation, habeas corpus matters, and tax and administrative appeals.

Judge Schuman has authored over 600 written opinions. He is the editor of books on Connecticut criminal procedure and Connecticut constitutional law and has written numerous articles for legal publication. Judge Schuman is a member of the adjunct faculty at Quinnipiac University School of Law and the University of Connecticut School of Law.

Judge Schuman served for five years in the First Company, Governor’s Foot Guard, which is part of the armed forces of the State of Connecticut. He carried the torch in the 1984 Olympic Torch relay and has completed eleven marathons.

 

[BJarv]

https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/michelle-troconis-habeas-trial-jennifer-dulos-21279054.php

 

[BJarv]

Take this one for a read at your own risk imo:

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/michelle-troconis-habeas-trial-jennifer-dulos-21276270.php

 

[BJarv]

Another one to read at your own risk imo - Backus is a listed writer:

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/michelle-troconis-ct-habeas-trial-jennifer-dulos-21283398.php

 

[Jmoose]

I’d like to know how it is that Fitzpatrick gets to be the arbiter of what “competent counsel” would do?

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

He actually said that he wanted to understand why MT was so definitive that FD didn’t commit the murder.

Wonder if a discussion of being a psychopath ever came up in the evaluation?

Thanks to all that followed this for us! And the notes of proceedings. Thank you! And that is a great question @BJarv ….

As I read that I wondered this…….. perhaps a not guilty, innocent, or uninvolved individual caught in something like this might have said ‘I’m not sure whether or not (fd) did it or did anything, but I wasn’t involved’.

Instead, the apparent insistence that he (fd) didn’t do it, someone knew perhaps well aware that their involvement would tie them up in it? And the continued insistence to press that sealed report for discussion or disclosure. Interesting that it persists. Maybe it is the only thing that one can hold onto? IDK. MOO

 

[Jmoose]

Anybody have an idea who was recording the hearing, against the judge’s instructions today?

 

[citygirl]

Ah the 'blame the lawyer' line and him yelling it is simply wrong as MT was advised appropriately and she chose to do her own thing and play her own lawyer. MT was protected by Bowman but she I believe thought she knew better and now she wants a do over.

What about Michigan getting down on her knees , clinging to Bowmen’s legs pleading for mercy. He looked mortified

 

[citygirl]

Michi

 

[Megnut]

What about Michigan getting down on her knees , clinging to Bowmen’s legs pleading for mercy. He looked mortified

"Clinging" isn't the verb I'd use...

JMO

 

[Megnut]

Anybody have an idea who was recording the hearing, against the judge’s instructions today?

I don't know but I'll give you a couple of free guesses.

Very limited seated in the gallery. Not too many folks... was not someone from the media (if I understood the judge correctly).... so....

Some people don't think rules apply to them.

JMO

 

[Jmoose]

I don't know but I'll give you a couple of free guesses.

Very limited seated in the gallery. Not too many folks... was not someone from the media (if I understood the judge correctly).... so....

Some people don't think rules apply to them.

JMO

I wish I’d been there-had to work today.

 

[Megnut]

I wish I’d been there-had to work today.

I question your priorities. (Kidding!)

Here's a nice 2.5 minute teaser --

 

[waldojabba]

GIfted link

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-michelle-troconis-habeas-trial-dulos-live-21284077.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY3RpbnNpZGVyLmNvbS9uZXdzL2FydGljbGUvY3QtbWljaGVsbGUtdHJvY29uaXMtaGFiZWFzLXRyaWFsLWR1bG9zLWxpdmUtMjEyODQwNzcucGhw&time=MTc2ODAxMTQwNzM3OA%3D%3D&rid=ZmM0MTBhYWUtNzE0Yy00NWViLTgwZTMtZTBjMDJlMGNhNGE1&sharecount=MA%3D%3D

 

[Megnut]

Here she is, looking a gift horse in the mouth.

She is lucky she got a short sentence, running concurrent, reduced further.

Do your time, Inmate.

jmo

 

[Tink56]

If it hasn't already been posted, here's Fitzgerald's bio:
Michael A. Fitzpatrick is a highly regarded attorney based in Bridgeport, CT, with his office located at 10 Middle St # 700, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA. He graduated from Purdue University in 1983 with a B.S. degree and earned his J.D. from the University of Bridgeport in 1987. Fitzpatrick has been admitted to practice law in Connecticut, the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His practice areas include Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Habeas Corpus Law, and Personal Injury Law. Fitzpatrick has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for his high ethical standards and has received numerous awards for his legal expertise and client service. He is a member of the Bridgeport and Connecticut Bar Associations, the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Fitzpatrick is known for his aggressive approach to representing clients and his commitment to providing zealous representation.

theconnecticutcriminaldefenselawyer.com+5

 

[Jmoose]

I question your priorities. (Kidding!)

Here's a nice 2.5 minute teaser --

Me, too! I was able to attend some of her trial in 2024; these last two days of the hearing, I had to work both days (I only work part time because I’m old). But I wouldn’t mind being there when one of those Troconises get in trouble with the judge.

 

[Seattle1]

There is absolutely no comparing MT to a 'real' cooperating witness-- one who has the truth on his side, and knows that being honest does not include lying for Fotis!

Pawel spoke with investigators from 2019-2023, and didn't have a written Agreement from the State until Dec 2023 -- just weeks before he testified.

P Gumienny's Lawyer Speaks

2/7/24

Urso spoke to the media outside of court during a break, saying that his client just wants to get out of the spotlight and "get back to his life."

Urso commented on how his client may have been "too cooperative" with police during their search efforts for Jennifer.

"Early on, he was talking to the police against my advice,” Urso said. "He went in there and talked to the police before he hired me, before we had the immunity agreement."

Concerning Gumienny's immunity deal, it started as a verbal agreement between Urso and the state's attorney in 2019 and was put in writing in December 2023. It promised that Gumienny would not be charged with hindering prosecution if he cooperated with investigators.

"The immunity deal was originally not an ironclad, it was just sort of a conversation between myself and the state’s attorney," Urso said.

To Urso's understanding, "I don't think he's ever been a suspect."

When FOX61 asked Urso what people should know about his client, he answered, "He’s a very hard-working family man and he just wants to get this [expletive] show behind him.”

Fotis Dulos Pressed Witness To Destroy Evidence: Court Testimony

Pawel Gumienny, a former employee of the late Fotis Dulos, testified Tuesday in the Michelle Troconis trial.

patch.com

2/7/24

Gumienny said Fotis Dulos also asked him to write down his whereabouts around the time Jennifer Dulos disappeared, but he refused.

“I was surprised," Gumienny said. “I told him, ‘What am I going to do? If police is going to come over and ask me, I’m going to pull out a piece of paper and read it to them?’ ”