Girl, 13, Thwarts Home Invasion; CT Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Woman Awarded $25M in Malpractice Case: CT News

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

• CT Home Invasion Thwarted by 13-Year-Old Girl: State Police

State police say a home invasion was thwarted when the would-be thief was surprised by the 13-year-old girl who lives in the home..>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Post Mall Decides to Remain Closed Thanksgiving

The largest mall in Connecticut has set its hours for opening on Black Friday.>>>Read More.

• $25 Million Judgement for CT Woman in Medical Malpractice Case: Report

Virginia Schneider lost the lower part of her left leg due to a clot.>>>Read More

• High School Student in CT Attacks School Staff Members, Resource Officer: Police

The alleged assaults occurred Thursday morning.>>>Read More.

• CT High School Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct: Report

Two girls at the school say the male teacher allegedly has acted inappropriately with them.>>>Read More.

• Headmaster Speaks to Students about Football 'Hitler' Move

Players called out the terms "Hitler" and "Stalin" to indicate a defense shift.>>>Read More.

• Christopher Columbus Statue Vandalized: Report

The recent defacing of the statue has drawn the ire of some in the city’s Italian-American community.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Elderly Woman Killed in CT Crash
• Veteran CT Police Officer Faces Five-Day Suspension
• Cops Nab 18 in Drug Sting
• Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Almost Hits Police Car: Report
• Man in Skull Mask Robs 7-Eleven at Knifepoint: Police
• Citizen Honored for Assisting Marine Officers in Boat Rescue
• Murder Suspect Enters Guilty Plea Before Trial in Superior Court
• Man Attempts Escape from Police While Handcuffed
• Records: Principal Accused of Taking Secret Photos of Kids at Wal-Mart Has Still Not Entered a Plea
• Police: Jaywalking Swans Are Repeat Offenders
• 1966 Ford GT Mustang Stolen: PD
• Police Make Nearly 400-Bag Heroin Bust

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