Hartford State’s Attorney Gail P. Hardy abruptly withdrew from reappointment as the Criminal Justice Commission met Monday in executive session after hours of interviews and public comment.
The commission came out of executive session Monday afternoon to vote but announced that they received a message while they are in executive session that Hardy was no longer seeking reappointment.
The commission heard from more than two dozen people Monday, a significant portion of whom, including colleagues, clergy and people from around the state, supported Hardy continuing as state’s attorney.
“Mrs. Hady provides a daily example… for how to seek justice but remain objective,” said Jesse Giddings, a prosecutor in her office.