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Shenkman found in contempt in divorce

Updated: Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009, 7:05 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009, 7:05 AM EDT

    Hartford (AP) - A Connecticut man charged with holding his ex-wife hostage for hours before burning down their South Windsor home has been ordered to pay her nearly $180,000, after being found in contempt of court orders in their divorce case.

    A Hartford Superior Court judge ruled last week that Richard Shenkman has failed to pay Nancy Tyler the money as required by their divorce judgment.

    Judge Jack Fischer gave Shenkman 30 days to pay Tyler, or face being held in custody until he does so.

    Shenkman is already being held without bail on kidnapping, attempted murder and arson charges. Police say Shenkman kidnapped Tyler on July 7, held her hostage and burned down their home during a standoff with police. Tyler escaped unharmed.

    Shenkman's attorney did not return a message.

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    Information from: The Day

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