A Conversation with Connecticut Attorney Alex Taubes, Attorney Chris Demarco, New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, Representative from CT Pre-Trial Services, and Barbara Fair with Stop Solitary CT
October 2, 2025 Last week, Barbara Fair, criminal justice activist and executive director of Stop Solitary CT, hosted a panel featuring Civil Rights Attorney Alex Taubes, Attorney Chris Demarco, a representative from CT Pre-Trial Services, and Karl Jacobson, the Police Chief of New Haven. All involved in the criminal justice system and bail process in […]
Rehabilitation vs. Punishment: A Life Rewritten Behind Bars
In 2002, at age 41, Nicole Pelletier was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a crime connected to a deeply traumatic and abusive past. Now 64 and a cancer survivor, Nicole has spent the last 23 years behind bars; years marked not only by incarceration but also by growth, reflection, and an unwavering desire […]
From the Marine Corps to Civil-Rights Advocacy: My First Week with Connecticut Lawyer Alex Taubes
My name is Frank Torres. I am a rising senior at Harvard College studying Psychology. I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry in 2016, shortly after high school. I enlisted with the purpose of contributing to society in an important way. I believe in the freedoms that people possess and want to fight to […]
All sizzle, no steak: when the State brings unjust charges
Facing legal action can be a stressful experience. Depending on the situation, the stakes can be quite high, from losing a lot of money to losing your freedom. And you’d be surprised at just how easy it is to find yourself in such a situation. Take, for example, Enrico Vaccaro, an East Haven man who […]
Connecticut Attorney Alex Taubes, Helps Secure Early Release: A Story of Prison Reform and Redemption”
Attorney Alex Taubes has dedicated his time to giving incarcerated individuals a second chance at life and allowing them to show the community the refined person they’ve become. Taubes has represented a variety of people with different charges. From felony murder to home invasions and sexual assaults, Taubes is a champion in Connecticut of getting […]
Cash Bail AKA Huge Societal Fail
July 15, 2024 Half of the people in the United States struggle to afford a $400 emergency expense…but this known statistic doesn’t stop the legal system from imposing the average bail set on a felony case in America to be a dangerous $10,000. What is happening currently in Connecticut in regards to its cash bail […]
Law Firm that Shatters the Silence: The Fight Against Computer Science Director’s Sexual Exploitations
Posted June 19, 2024 “From 2016 to 2022, Zyda coerced me into multiple jobs outside of my advisor role, garnished my wages, and trafficked me for sex.” – Lu Ning Lu Ning with the support of Taubes Law Firm is championing Asians, women, immigrants, and people who get exploited by people due to power dynamics […]