The Truth About Disability Justice in Connecticut—And Why You Should Care.

Community Call to Action: Advocate Urges Systemic Reform for Disability Rights Across Connecticut

Today, I am sharing my formal response to Attorney General William Tong in response to an open letter regarding my ongoing struggle for justice in Connecticut. My case is not just about me—it reflects systemic failures in our judicial system that continue to harm people with disabilities across the state.

As a survivor of traumatic brain injury, I have endured years of fabricated charges, discriminatory legal practices, and blatant disregard for my rights. Despite evidence proving my innocence, the system has repeatedly failed to protect me and others with disabilities. My cases were dismissed or marked “nolle,” but the damage and stigma live on. These abuses violate laws meant to protect us, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fourteenth Amendment.

In my letter, I urge the attorney general to launch a full, independent investigation into my case and the broader misconduct within the Bridgeport Police Department, prosecutors, and the courts. I am calling for real accountability and reform—not only for myself, but for countless others facing similar injustice.

How You Can Help

This fight requires more than individual action—it needs a collective voice. I am asking the public, community advocates, and all who care about civil rights to stand with me. Please contact Attorney General Tong and other Connecticut leaders to demand transparency, accountability, and justice for people with disabilities. Your support can make a difference and help bring about the reform we urgently need.

Together, we can shine a light on these injustices and push for real change. Thank you for your support.

Subject: Request for Investigation – Public Inquiry Record PI2505934

Dear Attorney, General Tong,

I am writing in response to your office’s correspondence regarding my public inquiry record PI2505934. My concerns extend beyond the Bridgeport Police Department to broader issues within the Connecticut judicial system that affect people with disabilities. I respectfully request a comprehensive investigation into my case and its handling by police, prosecutors, and the courts.

Summary of Concerns

I am a survivor of traumatic brain injury, and I have faced repeated legal challenges where false evidence, improper procedures, and discriminatory practices were used against me. In every instance, prosecutors failed to present real witnesses or victims. Ultimately, these cases were dropped or marked “nolle,” yet the repercussions have persisted.

Despite these dismissals, the Bridgeport Police Department and local courts continued to reference these fraudulent cases, impeding my recovery and my advocacy on behalf of others with disabilities. My experiences demonstrate the systemic barriers and persistent bias faced by people with disabilities in Connecticut’s justice system.

A case marked as “nolle” is removed from the public record after 14 months, making it seem as though it never occurred. However, such cases can still be referenced in future legal proceedings, exposing serious flaws—especially for people with brain injuries or other disabilities seeking justice and support. These practices violate federal and state civil rights protections, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fourteenth Amendment.

I have consistently advocated for myself by escalating complaints, reporting attorneys who ignored my evidence, and hiring private counsel when necessary. These experiences have only strengthened my determination to seek fairness and accountability. While the system has yet to address these issues, I remain committed to advocacy and positive change—not only for myself, but for others similarly affected.

Request for Action

I respectfully urge your office to:

• Contact my witnesses and review all available evidence, including court records, audio recordings, and police reports.
• Initiate an independent investigation into the conduct of all officials involved.
• Consider an electronic network frequency (ENF) analysis of relevant audio files to verify their authenticity.

I am prepared to provide all supporting documentation upon request.

Background and Personal Experience

As detailed in my supporting documentation, the system designed to defend me instead became my adversary. I have endured unwarranted arrests, fabricated evidence, and judicial proceedings that ignored both my disability and my exonerating evidence. These actions have repeatedly violated my rights and undermined my health and ability to advocate for others.

For years, court orders forced me into prisons and state mental hospitals, often without adequate justification or due process. These experiences left me seeking answers and drove my commitment to reform.

I have sought to demand accountability and expose corruption that preys on people with disabilities. Despite occasional media coverage, most law enforcement abuses remain hidden. My goal in sharing my story is to ignite action and raise awareness of the urgent need for reform.

Evidence of Misconduct and Systemic Failures

• My cases have involved fabricated traffic stops, forged documents, and the use of stock photos and altered audio as evidence.
• Detective Jeffrey Holtz, among others, authored false reports and pursued charges despite overwhelming evidence of my innocence—including receipts, therapy records, and credible witnesses.
• Prosecutors repeatedly failed to produce actual witnesses or victims. Even when evidence disproved the police narrative, the cases were allowed to continue or were marked “nolle,” leaving a cloud over my name.
• In court, I was denied the opportunity to confront my accusers, and requests to present exonerating evidence were routinely ignored or dismissed.
• Attempts to report police misconduct and perjury were met with indifference or active obstruction by oversight bodies.

These experiences are not isolated. Internal investigations have revealed a pattern of misconduct within the Bridgeport Police Department, with officers disciplined for dishonesty, yet meaningful accountability remains elusive.

Advocacy and Call for Reform

My advocacy began years before these events. I participated in the Connecticut Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) class action, which resulted in the ABI waiver that supports individuals like me. I have worked with state and national organizations to advance disability rights and have consistently raised concerns about the misuse of criminal justice procedures against people with disabilities.

Despite these efforts, systemic barriers persist. Statutes such as 54–56d, meant to address competency, are often used to justify punitive measures rather than provide appropriate supports. The exploitation of invisible disabilities like brain injury continues to enable miscarriages of justice.

Conclusion and Request for Action

My journey through the criminal justice system has been a relentless fight for truth, dignity, and justice. Living with a traumatic brain injury, I have witnessed firsthand how the system can be weaponized against people with disabilities. The fabrications, abuse of power, and institutional cover-ups I endured are not isolated incidents—they are part of a systemic failure that demands urgent attention and reform.

I respectfully request that your office conduct a full, independent investigation into my case and the systemic issues described. I am ready to provide all supporting evidence and to cooperate fully. Real justice and reform for people with disabilities require vigilance and action from those entrusted with public responsibility.

Thank you for your consideration of this urgent matter.