Doctor Surrenders License + Sandy Hook Families Win Lawsuits

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Doctor Surrenders License Over Fake Vaccine, Mask Exemptions

The doctor is accused of mailing out exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines and masks to people she didn't examine, or even know, according to officials.>>>Read More.

Sandy Hook Families Win 2 Legal Cases Against Alex Jones: Report

A Texas court determined the conspiracy theorist with Infowars is liable for monetary damages in two lawsuits filed against him.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: Here Are The Town-By-Town Case Numbers

With 721 cases confirmed cases out of 33,342 tests taken, the daily positivity rate on Friday was 2.16 percent.>>>Read More.

GoFundMe Effort Launched In Memory Of Slain 14-Year-Old

The teen was stabbed to death; a suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing.>>>Read More.

Official Charged With Child Exploitation Resigns: Report

A town official has resigned three months after he was charged with child exploitation crimes, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Police Will Be Stationed At School Board Meetings

An officer will attend each Board of Education meeting to "discourage possible threatening behavior," The New Haven Register reported.>>>Read More.

City’s First Lady Gifts K9 Teams With First Aid Kits

"It's always important to have backup care for our officers," Liz Cavo said. "And people forget that K9s are officers, too.">>>Read More.

School Board Agrees To Settle Sex Assault Suit: Report

The Board of Education has agreed to pay $440,000 to settle a sexual assault lawsuit, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Fallen CT Firefighters To Be Honored During National Memorial

Two fallen firefighters from Connecticut will be honored during the 40th National Memorial Service this weekend.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• TikTok Challenges 'Will Not Be Tolerated': School Officials
• Schools Targeted In Ransomware Attack
• FanDuel Sportsbook Launches At Mohegan Sun
• Classes Canceled For Some Students Due To Sub Shortage

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