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Man pleads not guilty in UConn case

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:14 GMT

A Bloomfield man who allegedly was with the man charged with killing University of Connecticut football Jasper Howard, has pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge.

Suspect in UConn killing in court

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:54:50 GMT

A judge has scheduled a probable cause hearing for the man accused of stabbing University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard to death last month.

'Celebration' for UConn's Howard set

Kent Pierce — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:41 GMT

Students and faculty on the UConn campus will hold a memorial tonight for football player Jasper Howard, who was fatally stabbed outside a school dance last month.

Remarks on woman led to UConn killing

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:17:57 GMT

An arrest warrant affidavit says the fight that led to the stabbing death of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard began when one of his teammates "disrespected" a woman at a school-sponsored dance.

Suspect in UConn stabbing back in court

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:55:03 GMT

A Superior Court judge could decide this week whether to open the files of a 21-year-old Bloomfield man accused of fatally stabbing a University of Connecticut football player.

Three UConn basketball players cleared

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:26:52 GMT

University of Connecticut men's basketball student-athletes Jerom Dyson and Donnell Beverly have both been cleared for full participation in practice and outside competition as of Friday. Freshman Jamal Coombs-McDaniel has also been cleared to participate in practices, but is not currently cleared for outside competition.

Doctor shortage reaching critical level

Jocelyn Maminta — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:53:12 GMT

Are you having a tough time getting in to see a doctor? A new study says patient access to medical care in our state is at a critical level.

Man faces max. of 125 years for fraud

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:07:15 GMT

A Coventry man has pleaded guilty to four counts of bank fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Vote a turning point for Mashantuckets

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:37:12 GMT

Members of the Mashantucket Pequot Indian reservation are set to vote in tribal elections on Sunday, but details of the vote are being kept under wraps.

Fans show support for Howard

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:29:08 GMT

Connecticut football fans lined up three deep to applaud and shake hands with players as they walked into Rentschler Field for the first Huskies home game since Jasper Howard was slain.

Witnesses ID'd UConn stabbing suspect

Bob Wilson — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:08:44 GMT

The suspects accused in the death of UConn football star Jasper Howard went before a judge today. The state is relying on the testimony of witnesses.

Arrests made in fatal UConn stabbing

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:24:22 GMT

A Bloomfield man has been charged with the murder of a UConn student athlete. John William Lomax III is one of three arrests police made today in the stabbing death of Jasper Howard.

T-shirt firm answers Howard complaints

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:26:47 GMT

A company some believe was trying to benefit from Jasper Howard's death says it has been misunderstood, and the state wants to make sure your money goes to the right cause.

Investigation in UConn student's death

Tina Detelj — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:59:53 GMT

It's been more than a week since Jasper Howard was stabbed to death outside of a school-sponsored dance on the UConn campus. So far, no one has been charged in his death.

Slideshow: Jasper Howard's funeral

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:05:04 GMT

Photos from Jasper Howard's funeral in Miami on Oct. 26.

Family, friends, teammates at funeral

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:36:15 GMT

A slain UConn football player's teammates are gathering in Miami for his funeral.

Funeral set for UConn's Jasper Howard

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:36:29 GMT

The family and friends of a slain University of Connecticut football player are gathering in his Miami hometown for his funeral.

UConn welcomes football team back home

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:49:30 GMT

It was a very emotional day for the entire UConn family. It was the first day that UConn played without their star cornerback Jasper Howard after he was murdered last weekend.

Students today, Huskies forever

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:46:25 GMT

Police spent part of Saturday searching the Storrs campus for the weapon that killed Jasper Howard.

Cops: UConn witnesses threatened online

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:23:08 GMT

University of Connecticut police say witnesses to the killing of football player Jasper Howard are being threatened with violence if they come forward with evidence.

Funeral set for slain UConn student

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:30:05 GMT

Funeral services for a University of Connecticut football player fatally stabbed last weekend have been scheduled for Monday in his hometown of Miami.

Candlelight vigil held for Jazz

Bob Wilson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:17:12 GMT

A community, and a team, gathered at the UConn Storrs' campus to mourn and remember the life of "number six," Jasper "Jazz" Howard, of the UConn football team who was stabbed to death this past weekend. A candlelight vigil was held in his honor.

Waiting for arrest in UConn stabbing

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:35:05 GMT

People on the University of Connecticut campus are wondering whether this will be the day UConn police make an arrest directly related to the death of football player Jasper Howard.

Players didn't fight before stabbing

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:45:27 GMT

University of Connecticut coach Randy Edsall says he's heard nothing to indicate members of his team were involved in a fight before player Jasper Howard was killed.

Howard's family confident of arrest

Jamie Muro — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:14:49 GMT

It's been three nights since UConn football player and NFL hopeful Jasper Howard was stabbed to death outside of a school-sanctioned dance. His parents are confident an arrest will be made.

College campus safety questioned

Kent Pierce — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:20:24 GMT

The death of a UConn student marks the third college student killed on a Connecticut campus in less than a year. But could those homicides been prevented?

Day of Silence on UConn campus

Crystal Haynes — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:08:18 GMT

A week of tributes in honor of a student athlete killed at the University of Connecticut continues with a Day of Silence.

UConn, family mourns death of player

John Pierson — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:19:27 GMT

The parents of slain UConn football player Jasper Howard and members of the football team were among those attending a candlelight vigil on the UConn campus in Storrs Monday night.

UConn's on-campus events for Howard

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:11:22 GMT

The University and a variety of student organizations have come together to plan several programs designed to mourn the loss of Jasper Howard and to celebrate his life on-campus.

Teammates held Howard after stabbing

Tina Detelj — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:15:09 GMT

Jasper Howard was stabbed to death during a fight outside a school-sanctioned dance over the weekend. Sadly, Howard came to UConn to get away from the violence on the streets of his hometown of Miami.