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2024 News
The Struggle (03.25.24)
Soulemane family reflects on difficulty of bringing police officer to justice. Watch video>
NBC CT (03.21.24)
Mubarak Soulemane's family ready for next steps after acquittal of Trooper Brian North. Watch video>
CT Post (03.21.24)
Family of Mubarak Soulemane’s, killed by state cop, speaks out. Watch video>
CT Public (03.21.24)
We're distraught': Family of CT man shot and killed by state trooper reacts after his acquittal. See article>
Fox 61 (03.21.24)
Family of Mubarak Soulemane speaks about emotions and accountability following acquittal of Trooper Brian North. See article>
CT Post (03.16.24)
CT state trooper Brian North mulls return to the force after acquittal in Soulemane’s death. See article>
The New York Times (03.15.24)
Connecticut State Trooper Is Acquitted in Killing of a Black Teenager. See article>
CNN (03.15.24)

Jury finds Connecticut state trooper not guilty in fatal 2020 shooting of 19-year-old. See article>
CT Post (03.15.24)
CT state trooper Brian North not guilty in shooting death of Mubarak Soulemane in West Haven. See article>
Fox 61 (03.15.24)
Connecticut state Trooper Brian North found 'not guilty' in manslaughter trial. See article>
NBC CT (03.15.24)
Jury finds State Trooper Brian North not guilty in death of Mubarak Soulemane. See article>
NBC CT (03.15.24)
Verdict reached: Trial of Trooper Brian North. Watchvvideo>
WTHN (03.15.24)
Mubarak Soulemane’s family says they “accept” trooper’s acquittal. Watch video>
News 12 CT (03.15.24)
Looking back at the fatal shooting of Mubarak Soulemane by State Police Trooper Brian North. See video>
NBC CT (03.08.24)
Live: State Trooper Brian North takes stand in his manslaughter trial. See article>
Fox 61 (03.08.24)
Watch live: Trooper Brian North trial. Watch live>
News 8 (03.08.24)
Manslaughter trial: Connecticut State Trooper Brian North takes stand. Watch live>
Fox 61 (03.07.24)
Prosecutors rest case in Connecticut state trooper manslaughter trial. Watch video>
NBC CT (03.07.24)
Prosecutors rest their case in trial of State Trooper Brian North. See article>
News 8 (03.07.24)
Manslaughter trial of Connecticut State Trooper Brian North: prosecution rests its case. See article>
CT Post (03.07.24)
State rests in trial of CT trooper charged in Mubarak Soulemane case; North testimony still unknown. See article>
CT Post (03.07.24)
Police response scrutinized in CT trooper’s trial in Soulemane case. See article>
NBC CT (03.07.24)
Trial for State Trooper Brian North continues for third day. See article>
News 8 (03.07.24)
Manslaughter trial for Connecticut State Trooper Brian North: testimony resumes on day 3. Watch video>
New Haven Register (03.07.24)
State rests in trial of CT trooper charged in Mubarak Soulemane case; North testimony still unknown. See article>
CT Post (03.06.24)
Police footage showing fatal shooting played in CT trooper’s trial. See article>
NBC CT (03.06.24)
Trial for State Trooper Brian North continues for third day. See article>
Fox 61 (03.06.24)
Jurors get close look at body cam videos taken day of fatal shooting involving Trooper Brian North. See article>
Hartford Courant (03.06.24)
Law enforcement officers detail chaotic scene when teen was shot by CT trooper at manslaughter trial. See article>
For 61 (03.06.24)
Jurors get close look at body cam videos taken day of fatal. Shooting involving Trooper See article>
Fox 61 ( 03.06.24)
Trial for CT Trooper Brian North (Day 2) Watch video>
NBC Connecticut (03.05.24)
Lyft driver who drove teen testifies in trial of State Trooper Brian North. See article>
Fox 61 (03.05.24)
Prosecutors go through evidence found at scene of fatal shooting involving state trigger. See article>
Hartford Courant( 03.05.24)
Lyft friver details scary encounter with CT teen before shooting in trooper trial. See article>
CT Post (03.05.24)
Lyft driver testifies in Brian North trial about the scary encounter with teen later killed by trooper. See article>
News 8 (03.05.24)
Timeline: Connecticut State Police trooper’s manslaughter case goes to trail., family says at trial. See article>
CT Mirror (03.05.24)
Trial for CT trooper charger in Mubarak Soulemane’s death underway. See article>
News 8 WTNH (03.05.24)
Brian North trial: Court enters day Rio. See article>
New Haven Register (03.05.24)
Lyft driver to testify today in CT state trooper’s manslaughter trial in death of Mubarak Soulemane. See article>
22 News WWLP (03.05.24)
Manslaughter trial starts for CT Trooper Brian North. See article>
WSHU (03.05.24)
Sound Bites: Manslaughter trial of CT Trooper begins. See article>
US News & World Report (03.04.24)
Man killed by Connecticut state trooper was having mental health problems, witnesses testify. See article>
New Haven Register (03.04.24)
CT state trooper's manslaughter trial begins with police admission that 'a big mess' led to pursuit. See article>
News 12 (03.04.2024)
Trial starts for Connecticut state trooper charged in shooting death of Mubarak Soulemane. See article>
NHPR (03.04.24)
Man killed by CT state trooper struggled with mental health, family says at trial. See article>
News 12 CT (03.04.2024)
Attorney Mark Arons reacts to start of CT State Police Trooper manslaughter trial - Channel 12. See article>
AP News (03.04.2024)
Man killed by Connecticut state troopers was having mental problems, witnesses testify. See article>
NBC CT (03.04.2024)
Testimony begins in manslaughter trial of Connecticut state trooper Brian North. See article>
Eyewitness News 3 (03.04.2024)
Trooper North trial: manslaughter trial over death of teen begins. See article>
NBC CT (03.04.2024)
Slain teen’s mother, sister testify on first day of the state trooper’s manslaughter trial. See article>
NBC CT (03.04.24)
Testimony begins in manslaughter trial of Connecticut state trooper Brian North. See live trial>

Eyewitness News 3 (03.04.24)
Trooper North Trial Live: manslaughter trial over death of teen set to begin. See article>

WTNH (03.04.24)
Trial begins for Connecticut state trooper charged in 2020 fatal shooting. See article>

CT Post (03.04.24)
Soulemane’s mother is 1st witness in CT trooper manslaughter trial. See article>

CT Fox 61 (03.04.24)
CT trooper Brian North appears in court on manslaughter charges. See article>

Channel 12 News (03.04.24)
Trooper’s manslaughter charge over death of teen set to begin. See article>
NBC Connecticut (03.01.24)
Manslaughter trial for trooper who fatally shot teen in 2020 begins Monday in Connecticut. Watch video>
WTNH (02.28.24)
Jury selection complete for trial of former state trooper North, facing manslaughter. See article>
CT Post (02.27.24)
Jury selected for CT state trooper’s trial into shooting death of Norwalk 19-year-old in West Haven. See article>
New Haven Register (02.27.24)
Jury selected for CT state trooper’s trial into shooting death of Norwalk 19-year-old in West Haven. See article>
Fox 61 (02.22.24)
Jury selection begins for CT trooper charged with manslaughter. See article>
ABC News (02.21.24)
Connecticut trooper who fatally shot man in stopped car set to go on trial. See article>
AP News (02.21.24)
Connecticut trooper who fatally shot man in stopped car set to go on trial. See article>
New York Daily News (02.21.24)
Jury selection to begin for Conn. trooper who fatally shot man in stopped car. See article>
NBC Connecticut (02.21.24)
Jury selection underway in trial of CT trooper Brian North after 2020 death of teen. See article>
WTNH News 8 (02.21.24)
Jury selection underway in trial of CT trooper Brian North after 2020 death of teen. See article>
Newsday (02.21.24)
Connecticut trooper who fatally shot man in stopped car set to go on trial. See article>
Yahoo News (02.21.24)
Jury selection begins in trial of Connecticut trooper’s shooting of schizophrenic teen. See article>
Eyewitness News 3 (02.21.24)
Jury selection begins for trooper accused of shooting, killing man on 1-95 in West Haven. See article>
Connecticut Post (02.21.24)
Potential jurors warned of 'intense atmosphere' as CT state trooper faces manslaughter charge. See article>
CT Post (02.20.24)
Manslaughter trial for CT state trooper in West Haven teen’s shooting death begins. See article>
Hartford Courant (02.19.24)
Case against CT state trooper who fatally shot Black teen after high speed chase heading to trial. See article>

2023 Press
Connecticut Post (07.27.23)
State trooper charged in CT teen’s shooting death rejects plea offer. See article>
News 12 CT (09.24.23)
Fairfield attorney reports increase in lawsuits filed by people injured by ‘roaming robots’ in business. See article>
News 12 CT (09.09.23)
Getting paid? College sports bill could reshape playing field for athletes. See article>
New Haven Register (06.21.23)
Family of Mubarak Soulemane, killed by a CT state trooper, seeks to settle lawsuit. See article>
News 8 (06.20.23)
Family of man killed by trooper in West Haven agree to begin settlement talks. See article>
News 8 (01.16.23)
Family, friends remember Mubarak Soulemane on 3rd anniversary of teen’s death. See article>
Fox 61 (01.15.23)
Family of Mubarak Soulemane keep his memory alive 3 years later. Watch video>

2022 Press
News 12 CT (12.31.22)
'Eviction epidemic:' Bridgeport grandmother facing removal from only home she's ever known. Watch video>
CT Post (12.20.22)
Drunk wrong way driver from Derby spared jail time in Route 8 crash that cost Bridgeport woman her leg. See article>
News 12 CT (09.10.22)
Bridgeport sees record number of people self-representing in court. Watch video>
CT Post (06.06.22)
Man faces assault, DUI charges for 2021 wrong-way crash on Route 8. See article>
New Haven Register (06.02.22)
CT state trooper pleads not guilty to deadly shooting of Mubarak Soulemane. See article>
Fox News (05.03.22)
Trooper charged with manslaughter arraigned in Milford. See article>
New York Times (04.20.22)
White Connecticut Trooper Charged in Killing of Black Man During Stolen Car Chase. See article>
USA Today (04.20.22)
Connecticut trooper arrested in 2020 killing of motorist who led police on high-speed chase. See article>
Hartford Courant (04.20.22)
Trooper charged with manslaughter in deadly 2020 police shooting of Mubarak Soulemane. ‘Let this arrest set an example,’ says civil rights attorney. See article>
News 12 CT (04.20.22)
Family of teen killed by police grateful inspector general pursued charges. Watch video>
Associated Press (04.20.22)
Connecticut trooper charged with manslaughter in shooting. See article>
ABC News (04.20.22)
Connecticut state trooper charged with manslaughter for 2020 fatal shooting of teen. Watch video>
Eyewitness News 3 (04.20.22)
State trooper charged with manslaughter for 2020 shooting of teen in West Haven. See article>
NBC CT (04.19.22)
CT state trooper charged with manslaughter after 2020 death of teen: inspector general. See article>
NPR (04.19.2022)
A Connecticut trooper who shot a Black driver to death is charged with manslaughter. See article>
New Haven Register (04.07.22)
‘It’s taken too long’: Family of New Haven man slain by state trooper seeks ruling on police shooting. See Article>

2021 Press
News 12 CT (12.24.21)
Soulemane lawsuit filed. Watch video>
AP News (12.24.21)
Family of man shot by trooper sues West Haven. See article>
New Haven Register (11.04.21)
Case of New Haven man killed by CT trooper going to office of inspector general. See article>
News 12 CT (09.26.21)
Family of Stratford woman critically injured in wrong way crash seeking help from the public. Watch video>
News 12 CT (09.05.21)
Fairfield business owner credits restaurant chain’s survival to “Team Spirit” of employees. Watch video>
News 12 CT (08.31.21)
Bridgeport injury lawyer says new law protecting pedestrians is long overdue. Watch video>
CT Post (08.23.21)
Trumbull, Board of Education, school van company sued after teen allegedly gets out on Route 8. See article>
U.S. News (07.01.21)
Family: Investigation of killing by state trooper taking too long. See article>
The Day (07.01.21)
Family: Investigation of killing by state trooper taking too long. See article>
AP News (07.01.21)
Family: Investigation of killing by state trooper taking too long. See article>
News 7 Boston (07.01.21)
Family: Investigation of killing by state trooper taking too long. See article>
NBC Connecticut (07.01.21)
Investigation of killing by state trooper taking too long. See article>
Hartford Courant (05.11.21)
Family of Mubarak Soulemane, teen fatally shot by police in West Haven in 2020, calls for state trooper’s arrest, prosecution. See article>
New Haven Register  (05.08.21)
Family of man killed by CT trooper sets rally at Capitol. See article>
Hartford Courant (05.08.21)
Family of man killed by CT trooper sets rally at Capitol. See article>
News 12 CT (05.01.21)
Personal injury lawyer Mark Arons warns of spikes in accident claims at indoor waterparks. Watch video>
News 12 Brooklyn (04.21.21)
Connecticut residents, community leaders react to Chauvin guilty verdict April 21, 2021 News 12 Brooklyn. Watch video>
News 12 CT (04.10.21)
Police: Mother abandoned 5-year-old boy on Bridgeport Street. Watch video>
News 12 CT (03.27.21)
'Abolishing it completely:' Sen. Blumenthal discusses his view on the filibuster with Mark Arons. Watch video>
News 12 CT (03.14.21)
Mark Arons calls for justice for Mubarak Soulemane and applauds passage of George Floyd justice in policing act by US House. Watch video>
Stamford Advocate (03.14.21)
CT attorney 'not sure' statute applies in public information officer arrest. See article>
CT Post (03.14.21)
CT attorney 'not sure' statute applies in public information officer arrest. Watch video>
News 8 (01.15.21)
Vigil held for Mubarak Soulemane in West Haven, one year after his death. Watch video>
News 12 CT (01.15.21)
Vigil held for man fatally shot by state trooper in West Haven; family seeks charges. Watch video>
The Hour (01.15.21)
Vigil held for Mubarak Soulemane in West Haven, one year after his death. See article>
CT Mirror (01.13.21)
Why is Lamont silent about a killing by one of his state troopers? See article>
Struggle Video Media (01.08.21)

Lawyer Mark Arons reveals facts about Soulemane's killing - The Struggle. Watch video>
News 12 CT (01.02.21)
Sen. Blumenthal pushes for escalator safety following accident at retail complex two years ago. Watch video>

2020 Press
News 12 CT (12.27.20)
“It hurt to watch my child being killed.” Woman speaks out for first time on son’s fatal killing by police. Watch video>
CT Post (12.18.20)
“An accident waiting to happen”: Mother sues after toddler injured on Trumbull mall escalator. See article>
MSN News (12.17.20)
Vigil Marks 1-Year Anniversary of Shooting that Killed 19-Year-Old Mubarak Soulemane. See article>
News 12 CT (10.04.20)
State Senator Duff pushes for improvements to police training in dealing with those suffering from mental illness. Watch video>
Fox News 61 (09.05.20)
Family of Mubarak Soulemane, killed in police shooting, call for report in State’s Attorney investigation. See article>
New Haven Insider (07.12.20)
Protesters: It’s ‘noise where noise is necessary’ to rally over CT police shooting. See article>
News 12 CT (07.09.20)
Mother of Connecticut teen fatally shot by police holds rally in Bridgeport. Watch video>
News 8 (07.09.20)
Attorney Mark Arons for family of Soulemane urges state’s attorney’s decision on state police killing of the 19-year-old. Watch video>
WNPR (07.08.20)
Family Attorney Mark Arons renew calls for justice for teen fatally shot by state police. See article>
CT Insider (06.13.20)
Mumarak Soulemane’s family takes fight for justice to Bridgeport. See article>
News 12 CT (06.13.20)
Mother of Connecticut teen fatally shot by police holds rally in Bridgeport. Watch video>
New Haven Register (06.12.20)
Soulemane lawyers says West Haven cops ignored requests for info. Watch video>
CT Insider (06.09.20)
Soulemane lawyers says West Haven cops ignored requests for info. See article>
CT Insider (06.05.20)
CT nursing homes face 24 negligence lawsuits since start of 2019. See article>
Law.com (02.25.20)
Is it still a trip-and-fall if there’s no fall? How a PI Lawyer overcame three hurdles. See article>
News 8 (02.20.20)
Black Lives Matter reps. stands with family of Soulemane as they announce filing of wrongful death lawsuit against the state and PD. Watch video>
CT Post (02.20.20)
‘I pray for justice,’ says slain teen’s mom as family purses lawsuit against state trooper, CT Post (2020). See article>
News 12 CT (02.02.20)
Family of teen fatally shot by officer in West Haven to file wrongful death lawsuit against state. See article>

2019 Press
Connecticut Super Lawyers (2019)
Mark Arons named Personal Injury “Super Lawyer”, Super Lawyers Magazine. See article>

2017 Press
Connecticut Super Lawyers (2017)
Mark Arons featured in Connecticut Magazine. See article>