Case Name: State of Connecticut v. Russell Manfredi
Court: Connecticut Appellate Court
Jurisdiction: Connecticut
Decision Date: 1985-05-28
Citations: 4 Conn. App. 247
Docket Number: 4170; 4171
Parties: State of Connecticut v. Russell Manfredi
Judges: 
Reporter: Connecticut Appellate Reports
Volume: 4
Pages: 247–248

Head Matter:
State of Connecticut v. Russell Manfredi
(4170)
(4171)
Dupont, C.P.J., Hull, Spallone and Daly, Js.
Argued May 28
decision released May 28, 1985
J. Charles Mokriski, for the appellant (Post-Newsweek Stations of Connecticut, Inc.).
Ralph G. Elliot, for the appellant (The Hartford Courant).
William J. Gallitto, for the appellee (defendant).
Kathleen B. Martin, for the appellees (defendant’s minor children).
James A. Armentano filed a brief for Margaret B. and William T. Jones, temporary guardians of the minor children.
Herbert G. Appleton, assistant state’s attorney, for the state.
This opinion was released from the bench following argument.

Opinion:
Per Curiam.
On the basis of the record presented to us, we conclude that the trial court erred in granting the closure order without holding an evidentiary hearing in accordance with the procedure and principles enunciated in State v. Couture, 37 Conn. Sup. 705, 435 A.2d 369 (1981). Accordingly, the order of the trial court is set aside and the matter is remanded to the trial court for further proceedings.