The MT atty motions make for very entertaining reading (attached above by
@sds71 in reporters tweet). MT was mandated to comply with periodic drug testing and the AIC program. This apparently is irking MT. Do very much wonder where this particular bond condition came from? Atty Colangelo perhaps? Fd so far as we know did NOT have this condition in his bond. Do wonder about the MT history with drugs or psychological instability or DV? This condition is not added for 'no reason' so Atty Colangelo had a reason.
I'm surprised her atty isn't suggesting that MT actually participate in AIC. Reading through the offerings and given what we saw happen to Fd, it could very well benefit MT in terms of acclimating to her situation and preparing for trial and possible eventual lifetime incarceration. Fd might have been helped IMO by AIC as it looks to be a very comprehensive range of services provided free to people in MTs situation. Surprised she is so anti such a progressive option!
One of the more entertaining comparisons in the motions was to say that MT 'only' has 1,000SF condo while Fd had a 15,000SF house and because her space is less then she deserves greater freedom of movement. The complaint about her daughter being out of State is also within her control too so far as I see it. Simply have her daughter come and enrolled in Avon Public Schools or go back to EW School? The idea that just because her daughter is enrolled in school out of state and should be accommodated in this situation simply makes little sense as its a controllable variable in her life.
Motion actually mentions going to get groceries, walking in the yard and getting her hair cut! Not making any of this up BTW! They are requesting the removal of ALL non financial requirements in the Bond and it appears AIC as well. I do wonder if MT failed her drug test when she was booked for AW1 and that is why she got AIC and Fd did not.
We did get confirmation in this motion that MT IS a US Citizen. So, there is something useful in terms of information there to make it worth reading.
Alternative Incarceration Center in Connecticut | AIC
Info on AIC:
Specifically, AIC offers anger management counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, drug and alcohol urine and hair follicle testing, mental health counseling, and job retraining programs. At your first court date for Connecticut domestic violence arrest, the court can order you to attend these programs or report for random testing as a condition of your release.
MOO