Connecticut's Top Public Defender Contests Misconduct Allegations
TaShun Bowden-Lewis, Connecticut's chief public defender, denies multiple allegations of misconduct as a state commission deliberates on her potential dismissal.
- TaShun Bowden-Lewis, the first Black chief public defender in Connecticut, faces allegations of creating a hostile work environment and misusing email access.
- Bowden-Lewis and her lawyer appeared before the Public Defender Services Commission, denying all 16 misconduct charges.
- The commission has postponed the decision on her discipline, allowing time for further witness testimonies.
- Supporters argue Bowden-Lewis has been a dedicated public defender, deserving a second chance despite accusations.
- The controversy includes claims of racial discrimination and retaliation against those opposing her management style.
New York Daily News 
