A Norwalk judge denied mental health diversion for an accused man with a documented history of violence, despite defense arguments citing severe mental health concerns. Judge Lisa Coen concluded that the nature of the charges, which included allegations of targeting strangers with a firearm, and the defendant's violent past rendered diversion inappropriate, scheduling a pretrial hearing for August 31.
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