City Remains Tight-lipped About Settlement For Former Sgt
Published: September 1st, 2017

By Ashley Babbitt

Managing Editor

NORWICH – Attorney F. Paul Battisti spoke with The Evening Sun Thursday, and said a matter that’s been continuing for more than a year as finally been resolved.

In May 2016, when this first came to light, Battisti said, “I represent Justin Carpenter, and unfortunately the only way to contest the forthcoming allegations is to either resign or have an arbitration hearing. My client is not going to resign.”

Story Continues Below Adverts

Representatives from Norwich City Hall said they are prevented from discussing the details of the allegations due to employments laws.

“He [Carpenter] is a good officer,” said Battisti. “He maintains he did nothing wrong.”

Battisti went on to explain there is an agreement with the union that the only way to fight an allegation is to not accept a proposal forcing resignation.

TO READ THE FULL STORY

The Evening Sun

Continue reading your article with a Premium Evesun Membership

View Membership Options



Comments