Crime & Safety
Southington Man Charged with Attempted Murder Pleaded Not Guilty
James McMahon pleaded not guilty in court.

A Southington man accused of hiring someone to kill an East Hampton woman pleaded not guilty to all charges.
James McMahon, 44, was charged with attempt to commit murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, first-degree assault, home invasion and first-degree burglary, according to court records.
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