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Man wrongfully convicted as teen takes New Milford to court

Summary by NBC Connecticut
A man who spent 30 years behind bars for a wrongful murder conviction is suing the town of New Milford and two of its former officers for violating his rights. The civil trial began Monday in New Haven federal court. Ricky Birch, 57, is accusing now-retired New Milford police officer Steven Jordan of suppressing evidence during the investigation leading to his murder conviction in 1989. Birch also said former detective David Shortt allowed false…

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NBC Connecticut broke the news in Connecticut, United States on Monday, March 10, 2025.
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