By Ashley Babbitt
Managing Editor
NORWICH – Attorney F. Paul Battisti spoke with The Evening Sun Thursday, and said a matter that’s been continuing for more than a year as finally been resolved.
In May 2016, when this first came to light, Battisti said, “I represent Justin Carpenter, and unfortunately the only way to contest the forthcoming allegations is to either resign or have an arbitration hearing. My client is not going to resign.”
Representatives from Norwich City Hall said they are prevented from discussing the details of the allegations due to employments laws.
“He [Carpenter] is a good officer,” said Battisti. “He maintains he did nothing wrong.”
Battisti went on to explain there is an agreement with the union that the only way to fight an allegation is to not accept a proposal forcing resignation.
“He [Carpenter] will grieve/appeal this,” said Battisti. "He will move forward to become again a member of the Norwich Police Department. He denies any and all allegations.”
On Aug. 22, 2017, Norwich Mayor Christine Carnrike was authorized to sign an arbitration settlement agreement.
