“Appalling.” CT Senate GOP Statement on Alleged Sex Assault of Bridgeport CT Teen on Way to School
October 14, 2025

Sen. Eric Berthel and Sen, Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of a man for violently sexually assaulting a teenage girl on her way to school this morning in Bridgeport. (https://www.facebook.com/share/1BFGoeJAzV/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
“Appalling. Our hearts go out to the victim and her family.
As the prosecution proceeds toward justice, two key questions in Bridgeport – and across Connecticut – are:
A teenage student can’t head out to school without worrying about getting sexually assaulted?
How can any Connecticut student walking any distance feel safe?
Last month, Senate Republicans raised red flags regarding the safety of thousands of Bridgeport students.
This horrible story deserves answers – and action.”