We had our monthly check-in with Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli. We talked about new protections laws that passed during the legislative session as well as summer scams to look out for. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Latest Dulos Case Update
Kent Mawhinney pleaded guilty to interfering with police in the case surrounding the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. Mawhinney is the former lawyer and friend of Jennifer’s late, estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. We spoke with legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss, about the lesser charge and what happens now with the case? Image…
Melissa in the Morning: Alex Jones Back in the News
A new report claims conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, was hiding money to avoid paying the families of Sandy Hook School victims. Attorney Chris Mattei who represents the families gave us the latest on this. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: No Contract Extension
Stamford’s Superintendent of Schools has announced she will not extend her contract when it’s up next June. Dr. Tamu Lucero has reportedly accepted an offer to serve as the director of a private school in Africa serving students from pre-K to 12th grade. What does this mean for the district, including plans to start block…
Melissa in the Morning: Agent Orange
Senator Richard Blumenthal is calling for more research into genetic issues in veterans caused by exposure to toxins while they were serving in the military. In particular, Vietnam War veterans and their children, say exposure to Agent Orange caused lasting genetic damage they are still dealing with five decades later. We spoke with Senator Blumenthal…
Melissa in the Morning: Success Village Update
Residents of the Success Village housing cooperative in Bridgeport and Stratford will be experiencing a fee increase. Court appointed attorney Barry Knott who has been managing the financially troubled complex says they have a million-dollars in new debt and six-million more that was inherited. We spoke with Attorney Knott about the findings and what it…
Melissa in the Morning: “Tariffs” Scam Alert
Have you come across a message when you’re shopping online saying that your order could be delayed thanks to tariffs. Be aware, it could be a scam! We got the details from Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut. For more information: https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Nurses with Fraudulent Degrees
A Hearst CT investigation which found that the Connecticut Department of Public Health didn’t alert the public or health care systems about nurses with fraudulent degrees. We spoke with Doctor-Senator Jeff Gordon about the revelation and also explored whether the abrupt closure of Stone Academy is connected to the national scam. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: State Police Simulator Training
There is some updated technology being used by Connecticut State Police to train recruits. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis to learn how the simulator is helping recruits prepare for scary, but very real situations troopers find themselves in. Image Credit: Getty Images
WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour – Frankie’s Diner
The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour has come to a close. There’s only one place that could wrap up such an amazing seven weeks and that was Frankie’s Diner in Bridgeport. Some of the great guests sthat stopped by Frankie’s included Mayor Joe Ganim, a group of Bridgeport teachers, the University…