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CT Congresswoman's Zoom Meeting In Fairfield County Interrupted By Racial Slurs CT Congresswoman's Zoom Meeting In Fairfield County Interrupted By Racial Slurs
CT Congresswoman's Zoom Meeting In Fairfield County Interrupted By Racial Slurs A Connecticut congresswoman was the victim of a “Zoom Bomb” where she was targeted with racial slurs and offensive music. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes hosted a virtual meeting with Newtown residents this week, when she was interrupted by someone who interfered and used derogatory terms and flooded the conversation. Earlier story - COVID-19: CT Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Tests Positive “I’m so sorry to the people of Newtown who had to sit through this zoom bombing episode,” Hayes posted on social media on Monday, Oct. 12. "During our virtual conversation, these people continued to call me the…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CT Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Tests Positive COVID-19: CT Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Tests Positive
Covid-19: CT Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Tests Positive Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, whose district comprises much of northwestern Connecticut, has tested positive for COVID-19. “This morning I received a positive COVID-19 test result and will be quarantined for the next 14 days,” said the 47-year-old Hayes in a statement released Sunday, Sept. 20. The news comes a day after a staffer whom Hayes said she had been in close contact with tested COVIC positive. “After going to two urgent care centers yesterday, I finally got an appointment at a third site and was tested this morning," Hayes said. "Contrary to popular belief, members of Co…

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by Joe Lombardi