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The week in CT news: Sandy Hook defamation verdict, police officers killed

Connecticut Public Radio | By Frankie Graziano,
John Henry Smith
Published October 14, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
Many municipal and state police agencies gather to honor their fallen after the shooting of three Bristol Police Officers on Redstone Hill Road In Bristol, Connecticut October 13, 2022.
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Many municipal and state police agencies gather to honor their fallen after the shooting of three Bristol Police Officers on Redstone Hill Road In Bristol, Connecticut October 13, 2022.

Frankie & Johnny is a weekly recap of news you need to know from around Connecticut. Each Friday, Connecticut Public's Frankie Graziano and John Henry Smith take you through the headlines and get you up-to-date on the stories you may have missed — in less than five minutes. This week Frankie & Johnny explain:

  • A Connecticut jury ordered Infowars host Alex Jones to pay relatives of eight Sandy Hook School victims and a former FBI agent nearly $1 billion in damages for lies told about the shooting. 
  • State police say two Bristol police officers appear to be the victims of a deadly ambush that also wounded one other officer.  

Frankie & Johnny premieres Fridays at 4:44 p.m. during All Things Considered on Connecticut Public Radio.
Frankie & Johnny
Frankie Graziano
Frankie Graziano is the host of 'The Wheelhouse,' focusing on how local and national politics impact the people of Connecticut.
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John Henry Smith
John Henry Smith is Connecticut Public’s host of All Things Considered, its flagship afternoon news program. He's proud to be a part of the team that won a regional Emmy Award for The Vote: A Connecticut Conversation. In his 21st year as a professional broadcaster, he’s covered both news and sports.
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