Hartford CourantEdmund H. MahonyThe state Supreme Court ruled Friday that the estate of a man struck and killed by a Metro-North train can press a suit against the commuter line because state negligence claims are not automatically preempted by the federal government’s rail safety regulations.The decision grew out of a...
Bemer sentenced to 10 years for sex trafficking; first civil case settles
The DayKaren FlorinDanbury Superior Court Judge Robin Pavia on Monday sentenced Bruce Bemer, the Waterford-New London Speedbowl owner, to 10 years in prison, saying he had engaged in a detailed, manipulative, destructive and long-running sex-trafficking scheme that targeted drug-addicted and mentally ill men.Bemer, 65, was placed in handcuffs as soon...
Bemer sentenced for role in Danbury sex ring, agrees to pay settlement to one victim
NewstimesKendra BakerDANBURY—A Glastonbury millionaire will be trading in a life of luxury for at least 10 years in jail for his role in a local sex-trafficking ring.Dressed in a navy suit jacket and striped tie, Bruce Bemer was sentenced Monday in Danbury Superior Court after being found guilty in April on four...