Nation Dec 14 Newtown marks 10 years after Sandy Hook with renewed grief and hope for the future By Dave Collins, Associated Press
Nation May 26 Newtown parents feel ‘transported back in time’ after Uvalde shooting Some relatives of the victims of the 2012 attack on the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, who channeled grief into advocacy have claimed success, gradually, in areas including gun safety, attitudes around gun violence, and mental health awareness. By Michael Melia, Associated Press
Nation Nov 12 Watch 5:30 Why lawsuit against Remington could have a ripple effect for gun industry On Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied an attempt by Remington Arms to block a lawsuit filed by families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, who argue the maker of the AR-15-style rifle should be held liable for…
Nation Jun 18 Newtown parents score a win in growing fight against hoaxers The father of a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre has won a defamation lawsuit against the authors of a book that claimed the shooting never happened — the latest victory for victims' relatives who have been taking… By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press
Nation Apr 17 Appeal focuses on Newtown officials’ actions before shooting A Connecticut appeals court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit alleging Sandy Hook Elementary School officials failed to order a lockdown that could have saved lives before a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six educators in 2012. By Dave Collins, Associated Press
Mar 14 Gun maker can be sued over Newtown shooting, court rules By Dave Collins, Associated Press Justices reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against Remington and overturned the ruling of a lower court judge, who said the entire lawsuit was prohibited by a 2005 federal law. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 9:01 Documentary ‘Newtown’ examines a town’s lasting trauma By Laura Fong, Saskia de Melker The documentary "Newtown" explores the aftermath of the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman killed 20 children and six adults. The documentary, which weaves together the experiences of those affected by the… Continue watching
Feb 28 Trump signs order loosening gun restrictions By Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed a resolution blocking an Obama-era rule that would have prevented an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from buying guns. Continue reading
Oct 14 Judge tosses Sandy Hook lawsuit against gun maker By Joshua Barajas A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against gun manufacturer of the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used by Sandy Hook Elementary school gunman Adam Lanza in a massacre nearly four years ago that killed 26 people in Newtown, Connecticut. Continue reading
Jun 15 After filibuster, Democratic senator claims progress on gun control By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The filibuster lasted roughly 15 hours and ended early Thursday. Continue reading