Tag: TaShun Bowden-Lewis
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TaShun Bowden-Lewis made history as Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender, shattering barriers and inspiring change, but her groundbreaking tenure was marred by controversy and allegations of workplace misconduct, leaving a complex legacy.
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The inspiring journey of TaShun Bowden-Lewis, the first African American woman appointed as Connecticut’s chief public defender.
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