In 2009, Sergeant Connelly was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force during the arrest of Patricia Nelson. Connelly admitted to pushing Mrs. Nelson against a parked vehicle to handcuff her but denied causing a laceration to her face. The case led to a lawsuit against the City of Stamford, highlighting concerns over the use of force and treatment of detainees.
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