As talks between the U.S. Department of Justice and the continues, . says his office is doing all it can to keep the negotiations out of court.
"I'm trying to avoid a lawsuit by the Department of Justice," Maturo told reporters during Tuesday's the first of 10 of 25 volunteers to serve on the committee that will assist in developing the job specifications for a new permanent police chief.
"It's very expensive, if that happened. It could cost the town millions of dollars — the Department of Justice or not — they're there," the Mayor said.
Consent Decree
The Mayor's Office has been working with the Department of Justice to draft a consent decree agreement following t late last year.
In the letter, Justice Department officials reported its civil investigation found the had engaged in "a pattern or practice of discrimination against Latinos."
Additionally, as a result of the DOJ's parallel criminal investigation, four East Haven Police officers for alleged civil rights violations of Latino residents, as well as others.
The consent decree, as outlined in the , would serve as a legal road map for the two sides in reforming the East Haven Police Department.
"Given the longstanding and deeply-rooted nature of the violations outlined in this letter, effective, sustainable resolution will require the development of a comprehensive written agreement along with federal judicial oversight," Justice Department officials stated in their findings letter.
The officials added that the "the remedial measures we outline in this letter will not only assist the EHPD to comply with the Constitution and federal law, but will also improve public safety and building community trust and confidence."
'To Ensure Compliance'
If the Mayor's Office, however, is unable to reach an agreement with the DOJ, the federal agency could decide to sue the town in court to force it comply with its preferred steps for reforming the police department.
"The Attorney General may initiate a lawsuit… to ensure compliance with the Constitution and federal law and protect individuals from further unlawful conduct," Justice Department officials stated in its findings letter.
The DOJ added that the federal government may also decide "to suspend or terminate certain federal funding if the Town does not voluntarily address civil rights violations."
"We seek to avoid either litigation or funds termination by entering into a binding, court-enforceable agreement," the federal officials stated.
Because of this, Maturo said the talks between the two sides continue.
"We want to be able to get to a point where we don't have that threat of a lawsuit and we have one of the best police departments in the state of Connecticut," Maturo said.
Meeting with DOJ
that Town Attorney Joseph Zullo, along with another of the town's legal representatives Hugh Keefe, "had just come back from" a meeting with officials from the U. S. Justice Department.
As Maturo continued to talk to reporters about the meeting, however, Zullo interrupted the mayor, asking him to cut his comments short "in the interest of confidentiality."
Maturo did as the town attorney advised, adding only: "so far we're on the right road, let me say that."
When asked the status of the negotiations between the town and the department, the DOJ confirmed the discussions were ongoing but declined further comment.
"But we continue to work with the Town of East Haven to reach a mutually-agreeable resolution to our investigation," Wyn Hornbuckle, an official with the DoJ's public affairs, stated in an email to East Haven Patch.
Just to serve your party agenda, and using Latino's for the bait. When people look back on this (and they will) years from now, it will all be perfectly clear who the real villains in this, "proud Democrat".
The unfortunate result of this is that the good people of East Haven, the law abiding taxpayers, will bear the brunt of this mess that "Taco" Joe Maturo foisted on us with his hiring of the disgraced dog catcher Len Gallo. The buck ultimately leads to and stops with Joe Maturo. He can duck but he can't hide. Now, more than ever, Taco Joe must go!
and SHILL.
You may act like a bully but you've proven to me to lack a pair. To me, you are nothing more than a clown and a shill yourself. Look in the mirror. Connect the dots: BAD COPS caused this problem. BAD COPS who were supervised by Gallo. Gallo who was hired by Maturo. There is no way out of this mess except through Maturo. Maturo must go!
have given yourself away with your last paragraph!
(but then again, look who I'm addressing). You are really funny too.....with these "dots" of yours, considering how few indictments have been handed down. Very likely the entire case has plateaued. With no one currently involved "dropping a dime" on anyone else. And why, because there is NO one to drop any dimes on...... Here's the "dots" I've seen.... A few years back, Capone wanted all remnants of the last administration banished from her world, she started with boards and commissions, but all the while had the Chief in her cross-hairs..... Someone heard about the aggressive policing of the "illegals" on Main Street and PUFF..... an idea is conceived. A certain "right hand man" in the Capone administration starts the ball rolling, a couple of phone calls later and we got us a full scale federal onslaught...... nice job. (These are the "rats and pigeons" I am referring to). Like I said, when all is said in done, years from now, everyone will know. They'll know just who were the rats, the shills and the villains. Maybe by then, they'll even know who you are. P.S. I don't need or do any drugs.
I can't believe you actually have the balls to call me a socialist while condoning the gestapo tactics of Miller and his goon squad.
The paragraph I speak of is the very first one you wrote in the column above regarding Mayor Maturo and the former Chief Gallo. I do believe that everyone is given a fair chance when they have their day in court. Perhaps your choice of bad should be towards the Attorney General who may be found in contempt of court for allowing the sale of nearly 2,000 firearms to the Mexican drug cartels...2 of these guns were found at the murder scene of US Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry! Yet, Mr. Holder has not held anyone accountable and his sworn testimony has been repeatedly contradicted by memos and his administration has misled Congress and much more. His credibility has been destroyed! This is the person who has bought shame to all people as the Attorney General of the United Stated who has failed to protect voter rights of men and women in uniformand their families and also gave clemency to 16 known terrorists despite rejections from the FBI! Write to Washington and repeat your statements and vindictiveness for Holder who deserves your comments of thievery, lying, shame and for the many acts he committed while ignoring the advice of 7 CIA directors! Don't prejudge these young police officers until they have their day...you don't know what the outcome will be. As for your questions of me...I have nothing to gain! I am a supporter of Mayor Maturo and I vote the person and not the machine!
So spew your "conjecture" until the cows come home, we shall see what the outcome is soon enough. Oh and by the way, thankfully the voters already ferreted out most of the "cavones" in the last election. Clamroll Capone is gone...... and Taco Joe is in the house. ( get over it, loser.)
I couldn't agree with you more. The Archie Buckers of East Haven refuse to consider themselves racists in any why, shape or form. I have lived among them for over 40 years now and I see how they are. There are many good decent Italian people here in East Haven. Then there are others (the ignorant Archie Bunker types) who, when speaking of others among themselves in their native language they routinely utter terms such as "chooch", "fenook", "mulignon", "spostata", "puzzi", "scecco", "stunade", "tit zoon", "ja mook", "umbatz". They actually think themselves better than all other nationalities and ethnic groups. I don't know why but it seems to be a trait that is passed down from generation to generation. Until these Archie Bunkers get it through their thick heads that they did not invent Spaghetti, they did not discover America, and when they finally realize that they are no better or worse then any Ecuadoran or African, this latent racism will continue to simmer under the surface. Nobody is moving anywhere so get off of your high horses and learn to get along with your fellow man.
The bad apples, the "Archie Bunkers" are the ones I refer to as the lowlife trash that ruin our town. They and their latent racism and their unquestioned support of criminal activity in all forms big and small, are a blight on our town. They are the ones who should pack up their bags and leave.
Dat's FUNNY Smitty ..... funny cuz it ain't the "ole drain" you go a spiraling down on, when you make that very same sound........... Glurp glurp glurp. Asmith Sandusky
But I suppose that is not the defense they were seeking. Good God. Get east Havens good name back.. You have to go back to the 1930's. East Haven has always been Staven,. the leather jacket Guido type home. . East Haven makes Bridgeport look good. . . .
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