Sandy Hook massacre
Woman Accused Of Running Bogus Newtown Charity Pleads Guilty
Nouel Alba, 37, of the Bronx, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport, Conn., to wire fraud and making false statements, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
Monetary Distributions To Newtown Victims, Families On Hold
The Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation, which is overseeing more than $11 million, postponed public hearings with the victims’ families planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.
6 Educators Killed In Newtown Massacre Awarded Medals Of Honor
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society said it chose the slain educators to receive its Citizen Honors Medal, the highest award it gives to a civilian, after receiving dozens of nominations for their actions during the shooting.
Obama Hands Over Radio Address To Sandy Hook Mom Urging Gun Reforms
President Barack Obama was not heard this week for his weekly radio address; he instead turned it over to the mother of one of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre victims, who advocated for a tighter gun restrictions.
Conn. Attorney General Speaks Out Against Lawsuits Over Newtown Massacre
A lawyer earlier this year withdrew a claim to sue the state for $100 million on behalf of a 6-year-old survivor of the Dec. 14 school massacre. However, attorney Irving Pinsky said he might refile.
Sen. Murphy Disappointed Assault Weapons Ban Won’t Be In Federal Gun Bill
Murphy said he applauds statewide efforts in Connecticut to pass tougher gun laws, but adds Congressional action is the only way to make gun control truly effective.
Malloy Approves Fund For Sandy Hook First Responders And Workers
The money for the Sandy Hook Workers Assistance Fund is raised privately through citizens and corporations.
NY Town Halts Armed School Guard Program After Shot Accidentally Fired By Police Officer
Schools in Highland in the Hudson Valley were each given an armed police officer to guard the public schools in the wake of the Dec. 14 Newtown school massacre.
Criminologist: Mass Shooters Typically Aim To Top Previous Death Tolls To ‘Become Infamous’
Criminologist Jack Levin at Northeastern University said Adam Lanza’s isolation and a possible rivalry with other mass killers are characteristics that the Sandy Hook gunman shares with other shooters.
Conn. Gun Violence Task Force Website Goes Live
The website allows the public to submit testimony on several ideas being considered in the wake of the Newtown school shooting.
Lautenberg, McCarthy Introduce High-Capacity Magazine Ban Measure
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg didn’t waste any time introducing a measure that would limit ammunition magazines to hold ten bullets. Tuesday was the first day in the 113th Congress that bills could be introduced. A companion measure was also introduced in the House by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy and has 48 co-sponsors.
New Jersey Plans Surprise School Security Inspections
The state requires schools to hold a lockdown drill as well as a shooting drill twice per year.
Free Safety Audits Offered To Help Bergen County Public Schools ‘Plan For The Worst’
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s office is also preparing a training video for school officials on how to handle an active shooter situation. There are 318 public school buildings in Bergen County.
Panel Of Conn. Elected Officials Releases 13-Point Plan On Reducing Gun Violence
Among the initiatives being pushed by the panel are bans on body armor sales, background checks on ammunition purchases and background checks when firearm permits are renewed.
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