Invasive and systemic problems plague our legal system, from probate and family to foreclose, housing courts. Fraud, misconduct, and corruption lead to denied justice, especially for pro se litigants. Bias and discrimination compound these issues across state and federal jurisdictions.

WestportWOW: A Decade of Exposing Corruption in Connecticut

From 2012 to 2022, WestportWOW served as a beacon of truth in Westport, Connecticut, shedding light on corruption within the state’s probate court system and beyond. Founded by Albert Robert Cuseo III, the blog arose from frustration with local media’s silence on these critical issues.

Key Highlights from the WestportWOW Archives:

1. Probate Court Corruption: Numerous cases of judicial misconduct, estate mismanagement, and elder exploitation were exposed.
2. High-Profile Cases:
   • Andrew H. Pritchard’s wrongful arrest and fight against foreclosure fraud
   • The Eli Schutts case, where a court-appointed attorney falsely accused a client’s girlfriend of theft
3. Legislative Action: Coverage of bills like Public Act No. 17-136 and S.B. No. 494, aimed at reforming probate and family courts.
4. Elder Abuse: Stories of conservatorship abuse, including the case of WWII veteran Lou Russo escaping from a court-appointed conservator.
5. Financial Crimes: Reports on attorneys stealing from estates, such as the Waterbury attorney sentenced to 41 months for stealing $18,000 from an estate.
6. Systemic Issues: Discussions on Connecticut becoming “the most expensive place to die” due to soaring probate fees.
7. Advocacy: Coverage of initiatives like the Public Corruption Task Force and efforts to combat elder financial exploitation.

Despite facing hacking and censorship, WestportWOW’s decade-long fight against corruption left an indelible mark on Connecticut’s legal landscape. While the original site is no longer active, its spirit lives on in continued efforts to expose injustice and protect vulnerable citizens.

For those interested in diving deeper into these issues, the WestportWOW archives offer a wealth of information and case studies. Although the original blog is no longer accessible, many of its stories have been preserved through internet archives and continue to inform current advocacy efforts.

Stay tuned to The Real Facts Unsealed as we continue to uncover and share stories of corruption and injustice, carrying forward the legacy of WestportWOW’s important work.

Accessing the Full WestportWOW Archives

While WestportWOW is no longer active, we’ve preserved its decade-long fight against corruption. Below, you’ll find links to the full archives, organized by year and month. These archives offer a detailed look into the cases, investigations, and advocacy efforts that shaped Connecticut’s legal landscape from 2012 to 2022.

How to Use These Archives

1. Browse by Date: The archives are organized chronologically, allowing you to see how issues evolved over time.
2. Context is Key: Remember that these entries were written in real-time as events unfolded. Some cases may have had developments after the date of posting.

Archive Westportwow baner from 2021-2022

Westport WOW Archives – August 2022 (Entries)

• August 30, 2022: Update Andrew H. Pritchard Wrongfully Arrested Fighting Corruption the True Story: Corrupticut is NOT the “Constitution State”; Let’s fix it!

Andrew H. Pritchard’s wrongful arrest highlights the corruption in Connecticut. See live interviews from reporter Tim Reilly of Tyrant Slayer Studios. Pritchard’s petition aims to address judicial corruption in the state.

• August 3, 2022: UNLAWFUL PROPERTY SEIZURES, MORTGAGE FRAUD: The Unlawful Connecticut Judicial Branch Weaponized Its Electronic Case Management System

The Connecticut Judicial Branch’s electronic case management system allegedly enables non-bank entities to unlawfully seize properties remotely, without in-person hearings, court trials, or jury trials.
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Westport WOW Archives – May 2019 (Entries)

• May 18, 2019: Connecticut Probate: Another Attorney Steals From an Estate – Waterbury Attorney Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison

Waterbury Attorney was sentenced to 41 months in prison for stealing nearly $18,000 from an estate, failing to distribute the assets as required.
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Westport WOW Archives – April 2019 (Entries)

• April 29, 2019: Connecticut Probate: Ex-Bristol Lawyer Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Defrauding Wards of the Court

Former Bristol attorney Jodi Zils Gagne was sentenced to 46 months in prison for stealing over $169,000 from clients while serving as a court-appointed conservator, exploiting her position as an officer of the court.
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Westport WOW Archives – March 2019 (Entries)

• March 21, 2019: CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURT-User-Guides

A collection of guides to help court users understand basic Probate Court procedures and what to expect in probate matters, including guides for conservators and persons with intellectual disabilities.
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Westport WOW Archives – August 2018 (Entries)

• August 19, 2018: Connecticut Probate: 2nd Circuit Vacates Lower Court Ruling in Family Battle Over $111 Million Estate

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacates a lower court ruling in a family dispute over a $111 million estate, highlighting issues within the probate system.

• August 11, 2018: The book “ROBBED” Understanding the Game of Diversion During Health Care and Estate Administration

“ROBBED” by Athena Roe explores the complexities of health care and estate administration, providing insights into the policies affecting nearly $18 trillion passing through probate courts over the next decade.
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Westport WOW Archives – May 2018 (Entries)

• May 10, 2018: Town of Westport Connecticut and Probate District 50 Uses Corporate Mail Services

Corporate Mailing Services are widely used in Connecticut, including by towns, cities, financial institutions, and Probate District 50, to save time and money on mail services.

• May 3, 2018: Connecticut: Public Act No. 17-136, AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS

Public Act No. 17-136, which involves Probate Court operations, was enacted by the Connecticut Senate and House of Representatives, detailing the oversight of corruption and unethical practices in Probate Courts.

• May 2, 2018: The Scandal of Connecticut’s Probate Courts,” Statement of Prof. John H. Langbein to Conn. Legislature Committee

Prof. John H. Langbein, Sterling Professor of Law and Legal History at Yale Law School, addresses the Connecticut Legislature Committee regarding the scandalous operations within Connecticut’s Probate Courts.

• May 1, 2018: Connecticut Probate: AUDITORS’ REPORT OFFICE OF THE PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016

A comprehensive audit report on the Office of the Probate Court Administrator for fiscal years 2013-2016, conducted by the State of Connecticut’s Auditors of Public Accounts.
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Westport WOW Archives – May 2017 (Entries)

• May 29, 2017: Connecticut Probate: “creepy signs that showed up at an abandoned New Milford gas station”

Homemade signs at an abandoned New Milford gas station claim that the probate court system “kidnapped someone’s mom,” reflecting the deep mistrust and corruption perceived by many Connecticut residents.

• May 29, 2017: Connecticut Probate: World War II Veteran Escapes From Court-Appointed Conservator

The story of Lou Russo, a World War II veteran, who managed to escape the control of a court-appointed conservator that had placed him in a desperate situation.
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Westport WOW Archives – January 2017 (Entries)

• January 20, 2017: 2013 Flashback: Campaign Promises: Lisa Wexler, GOP Candidate For Weston-Westport Probate Judge

A flashback to 2013 campaign promises made by Lisa Wexler, the GOP candidate for Weston-Westport Probate Judge, during her run for the position.
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Westport WOW Archives – December 2016 (Entries)

• December 23, 2016: Fiduciary’s Right to Self-Representation: Attorneys Acting as Estate Fiduciaries

Attorneys who act as estate fiduciaries must be aware of the advocate-witness rule and assess whose interests are at stake before continuing representation if litigation arises.
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Westport WOW Archives – May 2016 (Entries)

• May 22, 2016: Connecticut: AudioGate — CT Judicial Branch has even fought against providing these services

A discussion on the CT Judicial Branch’s resistance to providing audio services to individuals requesting them under the Americans with Disabilities Act, despite the potential to reduce transcript production time.

• May 17, 2016: Connecticut: Trumbull Man to Sue State for Attorney, Judicial Misconduct

Trumbull resident Dan Lynch plans to sue the state for attorney and judicial misconduct, seeking over $55 million in damages following a divorce that cost him his business, health, and faith in the judicial system.

• May 1, 2016: Connecticut: Stamford Attorney Accused of Stealing From Client’s Estate

Morris Glucksman, 68, surrenders his law license amid accusations of stealing nearly $60,000 from a client’s estate, and failing to comply with several probate orders.
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Westport WOW Archives – March 2016 (Entries)

• March 27, 2016: Connecticut: Former Attorney Avoids Prison “I told the probate court something was wrong and the court ignored me.”

Former Attorney avoids prison in a larceny case involving a disabled client, causing severe distress and distrust in the legal system for the victim.
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Westport WOW Archives – January 2016 (Entries)

• January 20, 2016: Connecticut Citizens Need to Learn Probate Reform From Colorado Reform Efforts

The Har Company, L.L.C., a private consulting firm, discusses the importance of probate reform in Connecticut, drawing lessons from Colorado’s reform efforts and their support for Pro Se litigants.

• January 9, 2016: Local Case Could Change Connecticut’s Attorney Disciplinary System

A Wilton 12-year-old named Danny is at the center of a legal controversy that could lead to changes in Connecticut’s attorney disciplinary system, involving millions of dollars and high-profile attorneys.
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Westport WOW Archives – November 2015 (Entries)

• November 18, 2015: Connecticut Probate: Partners Report Lawyer to Conn. Officials, Allege $3 Million Theft From Client’s Estate

Partners report a Southbury attorney to Connecticut officials, alleging that he issued over $3 million in fees from a client’s estate to his firm as fiduciary. State attorney disciplinary officials seek an interim suspension.
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Westport WOW Archives – July 2015 (Entries)

• July 18, 2015: Connecticut is Now the Most Expensive Place to Die: Probate Fees Soar

Probate fees on settling estates in Connecticut have risen dramatically, resulting in invoices that could top $100,000 or even $1 million, making it the most expensive place to die.
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Westport WOW Archives – June 2015 (Entries)

• June 11, 2015: Connecticut: Woodbury Attorney Accused of Stealing $1.8 Million from Woman’s Estate

Woodbury attorney Peter M. Clark is facing federal theft charges for allegedly stealing $1.8 million, most of which was intended for charity, from the estate of an Oxford woman.

• June 8, 2015: CONNECTICUT CITIZENS BEWARE: Probate Piracy and Involuntary Redistribution of Assets

A discussion on probate piracy and the involuntary redistribution of assets, highlighting how the $41 trillion generational wealth transfer is intercepted by so-called probate pirates.
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Westport WOW Archives – May 2015 (Entries)

• May 24, 2015: Connecticut Probate Issue?: Feds Arrest Lawyer In Charge Of Oxford Woman’s Estate

The FBI and State Police allege that a Woodbury elder lawyer, Peter M. Clark, used the multi-million-dollar estate of a wealthy Naugatuck Valley resident as a personal piggy bank, cheating Oxford out of millions.

• May 19, 2015: Connecticut: So How Do You Get the Press to Listen to Your Court Story?

Anne Stevenson’s presentation at the Battered Women’s Custody Conference 2015, discussing her involvement in raising awareness of parents’ court stories and the challenges of getting media attention.
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Westport WOW Archives – April 2015 (Entries)

• April 27, 2015: US District Court: Citizen Journalists Have Same Rights as News Media

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that bloggers have the same 1st Amendment rights as established journalists when involved in defamation suits, provided the issue is of public concern.

• April 21, 2015: Connecticut: Letter to the Editor from a Retired Connecticut Judge

A letter to the editor from Anne Stevenson, a political analyst and freelance journalist, discussing social justice issues and child welfare in the Connecticut court system.
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Westport WOW Archives – March 2015 (Entries)

• March 24, 2015: Connecticut Probate: AN ACT PROTECTING ELDERLY PERSONS FROM EXPLOITATION

Legislation aimed at criminalizing the exploitation of elderly persons, preventing perpetrators from profiting, and adding financial institution employees as mandated reporters of suspected abuse.

• March 14, 2015: Connecticut: Resident Wins Appellate Court Reversal

New Canaan resident Michael Nowacki successfully appeals his 2012 convictions, raising questions about the affordability of justice for many.
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Westport WOW Archives – February 2015 (Entries)

• February 19, 2015: Connecticut: Has Our View of Corruption Been Corrupted?

An exploration of the history of corruption in Connecticut and our complex attitudes toward it, featuring insights from Colin McEnroe.

• February 15, 2015: Connecticut: Emotional Prevue of Legislator & Parent Testimony

A preview of emotional testimony from legislators and parents discussing the challenges within Connecticut’s family and probate courts.

• February 13, 2015: Connecticut: Court Reporters Scam Family & Probate Court Litigants and Connecticut Taxpayers

An expose on how court reporters in Connecticut allegedly scammed family and probate court litigants and taxpayers.

• February 12, 2015: Connecticut: Public Corruption Task Force Uses Billboards to Combat Corruption

The Connecticut Public Corruption Task Force, supported by local legislators, uses billboards to encourage the public to report corruption.

• February 9, 2015: Connecticut: Public Corruption Task Force Hotline

A discussion on the continued issues of corruption in Connecticut, highlighting the establishment of a 24/7 corruption tip hotline.

• February 5, 2015: Feds Announce Connecticut Public Corruption Task Force

Federal authorities announce a new task force to investigate public corruption in Connecticut, addressing persistent issues despite numerous prosecutions.

• February 4, 2015: Connecticut: Feds Form Team to Fight Corruption

Federal efforts to crack down on corruption in Connecticut, including the formation of a dedicated task force to address corrupt public officials.

• February 1, 2015: New York Times Article on Nursing Home Abuse of Civil Rights

An article from The New York Times discussing how nursing homes in New York are seizing control over patients to collect debts, raising concerns about civil rights abuses.
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Westport WOW Archives – December 2014 (Entries)

• December 27, 2014: The Wealth Exchanges in Probate Courts Are Greater Than the Wealth Exchanges on Wall Street

A must-see short film exposing the greed, corruption, and unseemly transfers of America’s wealth through probate courts and frivolous civil litigation, highlighting the corruption between lawyers, banks, judges, and property rights.
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Westport WOW Archives – October 2014 (Entries)

• October 11, 2014: Connecticut Probate: Probate Court Administrator Staff Attorney Fired for Practicing in Probate Courts She Oversaw

A Connecticut panel of three Superior Court judges voted to fire a lawyer for performing private probate work in courts she oversaw while working as a state probate court administrator.
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Westport WOW Archives – September 2014 (Entries)

• September 10, 2014: Connecticut Probate: Citizen from New York Finds Himself in a Nightmare

The story of Daniel Gross, a senior citizen from New York, who drove to Connecticut and ended up trapped in a conservatorship nightmare.
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Westport WOW Archives – August 2014 (Entries)

• August 23, 2014: Connecticut: Probate / Family Court Reform Suggestions

The Coalition for Connecticut Family Court Reform conducted a survey in May 2014 to gather insights from members, focusing on issues within the probate and family court systems.

• August 7, 2014: Connecticut Family Court: Parental Alienation is a BIG PROBLEM in Connecticut

Discussion on the issue of parental alienation in Connecticut, highlighting 17 alienating behaviors identified by experts Amy Baker, Ph.D., and Linda Gottlieb, LMFT.
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Westport WOW Archives – May 2014 (Entries)

• May 4, 2014: Connecticut: Stamford Probate Court Worker Says Union Push Led to Firing

Stamford Probate Court clerk Kristen Rich testified in Hartford that her efforts to unionize led to her firing, supporting a bill that would have allowed probate workers to organize.
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 Westport WOW Archives – April 2014 (Entries)

• April 30, 2014: Connecticut Family Court Update: Bill S.B. No. 494 Passes 35-0 in the Senate and 129-0 in the House

The General Assembly passed a bill reforming how Connecticut’s family court system handles contested child custody cases, focusing on guardian ad litems.

• April 7, 2014: Connecticut Family Court: Businessman Spends Over $300,000, Doesn’t Get to See His Kids

Discusses a businessman who initiated the Connecticut Task Force, spending over $300,000 in legal fees but still being obstructed from seeing his children.

• April 3, 2014: Connecticut Family Court: We Respectfully Ask the Entire State Legislature to Amend Bill SB00494

A petition urging the Connecticut State Legislature and Governor Dannel Malloy to amend Bill SB00494, focusing on family court reform.

• April 3, 2014: Connecticut: “Uncover Which Court Shafts Citizens Worse – Probate or Family”

Commentary on the ongoing issues in Connecticut’s family and probate courts, highlighting the struggles faced by citizens within these systems.
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Westport WOW Archives – March 2014 (Entries)

• March 29, 2014: Geoengineering: Contrails Or Chemtrails?

A discussion on whether the trails seen in the sky are simply contrails or potentially chemtrails, referencing the GeoEngineeringWatch website.

• March 18, 2014: Coalition for Connecticut Family Court Reform: “Help Fix Our Broken System”

An introduction to the Coalition for Connecticut Family Court Reform, a group of advocates seeking significant changes to the state’s family court system.
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Westport WOW Archives – January 2014 (Entries)

• January 14, 2014: FSU a capella group becomes Youtube sensation!

Florida State University’s a capella group, the AcaBelles, became a Youtube sensation with their cover of “Royals” by new artist Lorde, generating over 6 million views.
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Westport WOW Archives – November 2013 (Entries)

• November 22, 2013: Connecticut: Lisa Wexler’s Swearing-In Ceremony as Probate Judge in Westport

Report on Lisa Wexler being sworn in as Westport and Weston Connecticut’s Probate Judge, including a link to her Wikipedia page for more information.

• November 14, 2013: A Westport, Connecticut, Probate Trilogy: A&J’s: What’s Happening?

Details on the probate issues surrounding a farm stand in Westport, Connecticut, left by Mrs. Yvonne B. Cuseo to her surviving son.

• November 6, 2013: Connecticut: Westport – Weston votes: Lisa Wexler wins probate seat

Unofficial election totals for the Westport & Weston Probate Special Election, where Lisa Wexler won the probate seat.

• November 2, 2013: Connecticut Probate: What They Don’t Want You to Know: Your Constitutional Rights Are Not as Safe as You Might Like to Think.

Discusses guardianship and conservatorship abuse, including resources and local stories.

• November 2, 2013: Rita Cosby about Connecticut’s Probate Court’s: Lisa Wexler describes her race for Westport/Weston, CT, Probate Judge

Rita Cosby discusses Lisa Wexler’s race for the Westport/Weston Probate Judge position.
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Westport WOW Archives – October 2013 (Entries)

• October 21, 2013: Protected: Connecticut Probate Court Reform Flashback April 2009 Archives: 2013

This post is protected and requires a password to view its content.

• October 20, 2013: Connecticut Baby Boomer Generation Beware: “There Are No Poor Elderly in Fairfield County”

Pamela Glasner, a published author and social advocate, discusses the exploitation of elderly citizens in Fairfield County.

• October 18, 2013: Connecticut: Westport-Weston Probate Judge Debate Candidates Kieran Costello and Lisa Wexler

Discussion on the Westport-Weston Probate Judge debate, highlighting the concerns of affluent baby boomers about the probate system.

• October 14, 2013: League of Women Voters of Westport, CT: Candidates Debate for Probate Judge

Mission Statement of the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, discussing their involvement in the Probate Judge debate.

• October 4, 2013: Letter: Rep. Lavielle Supports Wexler for Westport, Connecticut Probate Judge

State Representative Gail Lavielle writes in support of Lisa Wexler for Westport/Weston Probate Judge.
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Westport WOW Archives – September 2013 (Entries)

• September 23, 2013: Weston, Connecticut – Letter for Westport, Weston Probate Judge: Vote Lisa Wexler for Probate Judge

Opinion piece by Ellen L.F. Strauss endorsing Lisa Wexler for Westport, Weston Probate Judge, originally published in the Weston Daily Voice.

• September 22, 2013: Connecticut: Sen. Boucher Supports Wexler for Westport/Weston Probate Court Judge

State Senator Toni Boucher submits a letter endorsing Lisa Wexler for Probate Judge, published by CT Senate Republicans.
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Westport WOW Archives – August 2013 (Entries)

• August 28, 2013: Connecticut: Police Investigate Probate Lawyer Over Disabled Man’s Missing Funds

Police are investigating a probate court-appointed lawyer who allegedly tried to cover up his improper handling of a disabled man’s finances by filing false accounting statements.

• August 26, 2013: Forbes: Connecticut Probate…Don’t die in Connecticut!

Discusses the issues within Connecticut’s probate court system, with insights from Yale Law School professor John H. Langbein.

• August 8, 2013: Connecticut: Probate ‘Conservator’ Deprives Disabled Man Of Inheritance, Court Finds

A Wethersfield man suffering from cerebral palsy was deprived of his inheritance by a probate court-appointed conservator, as found by the court.
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Westport WOW Archives – March 2013 (Entries)

• March 25, 2013: Connecticut – Liberty & Victory: Southington Estate Will Go Back To Probate Court – Judge Rules In Favor Of Caretaker In Smoron Farm Case

A Superior Court judge has vacated court orders that prevented a Southington woman from leaving her estate to her caretaker, sending the long-simmering Smoron Farm controversy back to Probate Court.
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Westport WOW Archives – January 2013 (Entries)

• January 12, 2013: These stories tell of horrors going on in the United States of America against our elders, who are involuntarily incarcerated and robbed of the Constitutional Rights to self-determination

Friday, January 11, 2013 Lawless America: Marjorie Partch. These videos tell a clear story of the horrors faced by elders in the U.S., including involuntary incarceration and the loss of their Constitutional rights.
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Westport WOW Archives – November 2012 (Entries)

• November 27, 2012: Connecticut Probate Fight Over Southington Farm Continues (CT)

Probate fight over Southington farm continues. In a nearly empty courtroom in Hartford on Monday, a half-dozen lawyers continued to fight over the dying wishes of a Southington woman who wanted to give her farm to a specific party.

• November 9, 2012: Autistic Girl Expresses Unimaginable Intelligence

It’s an amazing video that proves autism is not what most doctors and everyone else think it is. The video showcases an autistic girl expressing unimaginable intelligence, challenging common perceptions of autism.
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Westport WOW Archives – October 2012 (Entries)

• October 22, 2012: National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse: Going to certain probate courts is still like watching a crooked card game where there is no sheriff in town. Question a fixed hand and they’ll plug you full of lead.

Discussion on the ongoing issues in probate courts, highlighting the lack of accountability and the risks involved in challenging the system.

• October 22, 2012: Connecticut probate system: protecting vulnerable citizens or protecting its reputation?

The Connecticut probate system has been criticized for corruption and exploitation, with reports dating back to 2007.

• October 16, 2012: (Zealous advocacy versus honorable conduct CT/AZ): Connecticut’s rule focuses only on whether the client’s proposed actions are “adequately considered.”

A discussion on the ethical considerations of zealous advocacy versus honorable conduct, especially in cases involving elderly care.

• October 12, 2012: A judiciary without honesty has little chance of executing its moral and constitutional duties, no matter how many rules of ethics exist.

Analysis of the importance of honesty in the judiciary, arguing that ethical rules alone are insufficient without a commitment to integrity.

• October 10, 2012: Connecticut: The Westport League of Women Voters is proposing that the Representative Town Meeting consider adopting an ethics code for town employees and elected officials.

The Westport League of Women Voters is advocating for an ethics code to govern the conduct of town employees and elected officials.

• October 4, 2012: Petitioning Connecticut Attorney General to Protect Elders from exploitation: Please Help Doctor Ben Hubby meet his Petition Goal

Petition urging Connecticut Attorney General George C. Jepsen to protect elders from exploitation, with a focus on returning seized assets.
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Westport WOW Archives – September 2012 (Entries)

• September 28, 2012: William M. Windsor is the Producer and Director of a New Documentary Film “Virtually Every Judge in America Regularly Commits Crimes”

Virtually Every Judge in America Regularly Commits Crimes. This documentary alleges that judges routinely violate 18 USC 4 and much more.

• September 27, 2012: Recommended Website: Probate Sharks – Our Mission is to Expose and Remedy Corruption in the Probate Court

Probate Sharks is dedicated to exposing and addressing corruption in the Probate Court of Cook County, Illinois, and offers assistance and education to affected families.

• September 25, 2012: A&J’s Farm Stand Under Siege by Westport, Connecticut Probate Court and Local Sharks

Details a small business owner’s struggle with the Westport Probate Court and Judge Kevin O’Grady, who is currently on indefinite medical leave.

• ` There are 54 Probate Court Districts in the State of Connecticut

Overview of Connecticut’s Probate Court system, including election procedures for Probate Judges and constitutional foundations.

• September 16, 2012: (Update) The Eli Schutts Case – Estate of Denial: Probate Court-Appointed Attorney Admits Falsely Accusing Client’s Girlfriend of Theft

Probate court-appointed attorney Marc Ford Greene admitted to falsely accusing a client’s girlfriend of theft in the case involving retired Western Connecticut State University professor Eli Schutts.

• September 12, 2012: Robert N. Jetmore’s “Dying Declaration” – For Me and Other Victims of a Corrupt Probate Court System

Robert N. Jetmore’s notarized statement about his experiences with the probate court system, made during a health crisis.

• September 4, 2012: The Statewide Connecticut Grievance Committee Ruled Against Nugent in the Southington Probate Case

Panel rules against Nugent in a Southington probate case involving the mishandling of a signed will that left a farm to caretaker Samuel Manzo.

• September 1, 2012: (Update) Connecticut Probate Court: Where Some Elderly Citizens Disappear – The Case of Former WestConn Professor Eli Schutts

Discusses the ongoing probate case involving Eli Schutts and broader issues of elderly citizens disappearing into the probate system.
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Westport WOW Archives – August 2012 (Entries)
August 26, 2012: State Elder Abuse Hotlines: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia Nevada, Louisiana, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Maine, Oregon, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Nebraska Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

State Elder Abuse Hotlines. If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, call your state’s elder abuse hotline or reporting number. Help is available. In an emergency, call 911 or the local police.

• August 26, 2012: OPEN LETTER TO CONGRESS AND THE WHITE HOUSE: CONTINUED FAILURE OF MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT = “LICENSE TO STEAL”

Marjorie Partch discusses the importance of monitoring and oversight in elder care and criticizes the current state of affairs.

• August 22, 2012: Legal Minds Have Recognized that the Internet is the Greatest Tool Democracy Has for Seeking Justice

The internet is recognized as a powerful tool for seeking justice in a legal system and for the protection of individual liberties.

• August 20, 2012: Connecticut Probate Court: Housatonic Times – Several Elder Care Lawyers Interviewed in Recent Weeks

Discusses the challenges faced by elder care lawyers in the probate courts, focusing on the exploitation of conflicts and lack of oversight.

• August 17, 2012: Connecticut Probate Court: Where Some Elderly Citizens Disappear; the Case of Former WestConn Professor Eli Schutts

Discusses the case of Eli Schutts and the broader issue of elderly citizens disappearing into the probate system.

• August 15, 2012: Protected: Fairfield Connecticut – Mary Kantorowski Center of Family Eviction Passes

This is a protected post about a family eviction case in Fairfield, Connecticut.

• August 13, 2012: Proceed with Caution: New York Surrogate Court and Connecticut Probate Advice

Prof. John H. Langbein discusses the issues in Connecticut’s probate courts and offers advice on navigating the system.

• August 7, 2012: SUBJECT: WESTPORT PROBATE COURT – Daughter Sues Wilton, Connecticut Nursing Home for Fraud, Negligence & Cruelty

Daughter sues a Wilton, CT nursing home for various allegations including fraud and cruelty, referencing the influential Daniel Gross case.
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Westport WOW Archives – July 2012 (Entries)

• July 30, 2012: White House Initiative on Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation

The White House Office of Public Engagement, in collaboration with other agencies, hosts an event highlighting elder abuse and financial exploitation issues.

• July 29, 2012: William M. Windsor of Lawless America – My Experience with the Connecticut Probate & Estate Attorneys

Bill Windsor, producer of Lawless America, meets with Connecticut Probate & Estate Attorneys for his documentary project investigating issues in the legal system.

• July 26, 2012: “I am in the Ninth Days of Fasting in Protest About the Corrupt Probate Courts Concerning the Elderly in Connecticut and Across the Country to My Death. Justice or Death.”

Richard Johnson begins a protest fast against probate court corruption affecting the elderly in Connecticut and nationwide.

• July 23, 2012: Connecticut Probate Court: Can Court-Appointed Conservators Be Sued?

Examines the case of Daniel Gross, 85, and the broader question of legal accountability for court-appointed conservators in Connecticut.

• July 18, 2012: Probate: Elected Officials, Officers, Employees, and Agents – Take Notice

Discusses California’s lead in probate reform, with judges vowing to limit conservator fees following a newspaper exposé on trust issues in the probate system.

• July 13, 2012: News Release — Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act Passes Senate Judiciary Committee Today

Reports on U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s legislation to protect seniors from neglect and abuse by guardians passing the Senate Judiciary Committee.

• July 9, 2012: Estate of Denial: Connecticut Probate Progress, Room for Improvement

Discusses recent improvements in Connecticut’s Probate Court system while noting there’s still room for further reform.

• July 8, 2012: Michael Nowacki of New Canaan, Connecticut, Allegedly Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Accidentally Sending an Email

Reports on Michael Nowacki’s arrest by Capitol Police after exceeding his speaking time limit at a General Assembly Judiciary Committee meeting.

• July 6, 2012: Lawless America: Magazine, Radio, TV, Motion Pictures – Bill Windsor is Alive and Well in Hartford, Capital of Connecticut

Updates on Bill Windsor’s arrival in Hartford, Connecticut, as part of his journey documenting issues in the American legal system.

• July 5, 2012: CT Golden Years: Help is Available in Connecticut for Elder Issues But You Have to Look Hard

Discusses the growing importance of elder care issues with the aging Baby Boomer generation and the challenges in finding resources in Connecticut.
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Westport WOW Archives – June 2012 (Entries)

• June 30, 2012: I Kept My Mother Out of a Nursing Home for More Than Seven Years Before She Went to Wilton, CT

Discusses the ‘Bringing Dorothy Home’ initiative, aimed at raising awareness about nursing homes bypassing families’ legal authority to seize assets of residents.

• June 29, 2012: Connecticut Appellate Court Reverses Judgment Because Probate Court Did Not Have Authority to Modify Final Order of Distribution of Estate

Details a case where the Appellate Court reversed a judgment due to the Probate Court exceeding its authority in modifying an estate distribution order.

• June 28, 2012: Legal Abuse Syndrome (LAS) is a Form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Explores Legal Abuse Syndrome as a form of PTSD, affecting victims in various legal matters including divorce, custody, probate, and malpractice cases.

• June 25, 2012: How to Steal Your Family Inheritance

A satirical piece discussing methods of “hijacking cash” and other assets, likely critiquing unethical practices in inheritance matters.

• June 23, 2012: Southington’s Assistant Town Attorney Faced Disbarment, a Suspended Law License, or Reprimand Published in the Connecticut Law Journal

Reports on a ruling against Nugent in a Southington probate case, involving the mishandling of Smoron’s will and farm inheritance.

• June 22, 2012: Conservators Turning in Elderly to Judges and Absconding with Funds – “She was Kidnapped from Her Home in Southport, Connecticut.”

Discusses cases of alleged elder abuse by guardians and conservators, including a specific case of an elderly person taken from their home in Southport, Connecticut.

• June 20, 2012: Connecticut Attorney General George C. Jepsen: Find Why Top Law Firms Had Elder Taken from Hospital Against Medical Advice

Calls for investigation into the case of Kingsley Hubby’s removal from a hospital in Savannah, highlighting concerns about elder rights and safety in Connecticut.

• June 19, 2012: California: Local Judge on Trial for Embezzling Millions from Elderly Neighbor

Reports on an Alameda County Superior Court judge facing charges of elder financial abuse, involving the embezzlement of $1 million worth of stock.

• June 17, 2012: Blumenthal Stands Up For Seniors, Passes Resolution About Elder Abuse

Highlights Senator Blumenthal’s efforts to raise awareness about elder abuse, noting a 150% increase in incidents.

• June 16, 2012: “Probate Illegally Looted Over a Quarter Million from My Mom’s Estate and Now They Stole the House”

Personal account of alleged probate abuse, involving the loss of significant assets and a family home, leading to potential homelessness.
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Westport WOW Archives – May 2012 (Entries)

• May 31, 2012: Superior and Probate Courts Struggling to Resolve the Legal Dispute That Snatched the Farm from Smoron

A complex legal dispute involving a farm belonging to Smoron. The case involves alleged deceptive legal maneuvers that both superior and probate courts are struggling to resolve.

• May 28, 2012: Family of Westport Recognized for World War II Contributions

A story related to World War II recognition for a Westport family. It discusses Westport’s involvement in the war effort, including forming a Defense Unit in 1941 and conducting air-raid drills.

• May 24, 2012: Dan Gross Held in Nursing Home Against His Will: Elder Abuse in Connecticut

A case of potential elder abuse where Dan Gross, a senior citizen from New York, was allegedly held involuntarily in a Connecticut nursing home, raising concerns about conservatorship and guardianship issues.

• May 23, 2012: “The Scandal of Connecticut’s Probate Courts” – Testimony by Yale Law School Professor John H. Langbein

References testimony by Yale Law School Professor John H. Langbein to a Connecticut Legislature Committee, suggesting significant issues within Connecticut’s probate court system.

• May 23, 2012: Westport-Weston Probate Judge on Medical Leave

Reports that Probate Judge Kevin O’Grady had been on medical leave for over a month, with Fairfield Probate Judge Daniel Caruso serving as the acting probate judge in his absence.

• May 22, 2012: Probate File Kept Sealed by Westport Probate Judge

A Westport probate judge refused to make public the financial records of how an elderly widow’s money was being managed under the court’s supervision.

• May 21, 2012: Connecticut’s Inconsistent Application of the Rule of Law Deters New Businesses

Discusses concerns about Connecticut’s legal system, particularly its probate system. Includes a warning from Yale Law School Professor John Langbein advising elderly Connecticut residents to establish residency elsewhere to protect their estates.

• May 20, 2012: Follow-up to May 8, 2012 – Subject: Westport Probate Court Meeting on May 15, 2012

A follow-up to a previous post about a probate court meeting, indicating that the meeting went better than expected, with a “Transition Coordinator” from a Medicaid program making an appearance.

• May 20, 2012: End Human Rights Abuses and End the Robbing of Estates

Calls attention to alleged abuses within the probate system, possibly related to the management of estates.

• May 19, 2012: Lawless America: A Movie to Save America

Mentions a movie project aimed at exposing alleged dishonesty in government and issues within the judicial system, focusing on the loss of constitutional and civil rights.

The Importance of These Archives

These archives serve as more than just a historical record. They are:

1. A resource for researchers and journalists investigating systemic corruption
2. A tool for advocates pushing for ongoing legal and systemic reforms
3. A warning and guide for citizens navigating Connecticut’s probate and family court systems
4. A testament to the power of citizen journalism and persistent advocacy

As we continue to uncover and share stories of corruption and injustice on The Real Facts Unsealed, the Westportwow archives provide invaluable context and background. They remind us of the progress made and the work still to be done in ensuring justice and protecting vulnerable citizens.

We encourage you to explore these archives, share relevant information, and join us in the ongoing fight for transparency and accountability in our legal systems.