Ex-Newtown teacher asks for probation in gun-carrying case

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A former Newtown, Conn., teacher accused of carrying a loaded pistol in school is set to ask a state judge to allow him into a probation program.

Jason Adams was arrested at Newtown Middle School after police say he was seen with the pistol — a loaded .45-caliber pistol in a holster — and detained by school security. He resigned in July after being placed on administrative leave.

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