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Pre-paid funeral and grave plot 'scam' in Connecticut may have more victims, state police say
Connecticut State Police are telling patrons of Pietras Family Funeral Homes to check their accounts as there may be more ...
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Connecticut funeral director's embalmer's license suspended after alleged misuse of funds
State police said they arrested Philip Pietras after an investigation beginning in October 2024 determined he misused over $71,000 in funds given to his business.
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Pre-paid funeral and grave plot 'scam' in Connecticut may have more victims, state police say
Connecticut State Police are looking for more victims of what they now are calling a scam in which a funeral director stole money people had put down for grave plots and funerals, police said.
‘We've all lost this': Vernon woman says pre-paid funeral funds are gone
Some people in northern Connecticut are on alert after learning about allegations of a funeral home owner embezzling their ...
Connecticut teen to stand trial for prep school athlete's murder that has 'shaken' parents, schools: attorney
Trial of Connecticut teen accused of murdering James McGrath at a party raises concerns about social hosting and the dangers of underage alcohol consumption.
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Justice Department’s ending of grants for domestic violence programs is likely unconstitutional, judge finds
The Justice Department canceled grants to the ABA’s domestic violence-related programs just a day after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memo barring DOJ lawyers from participating ...