Here’s what you need to know about Douglas McCrory and the political scandal swirling around the state senator.
Andrew Brown
Andrew joined CT Mirror as an investigative reporter in July 2021. Since that time, he's written stories about a state lawmaker who stole $1.2 million in pandemic relief funds, the state Treasurer's failure to return millions of dollars in unclaimed money to Connecticut citizens and an absentee ballot scandal that resulted in a judge tossing out the results of Bridgeport's 2023 Democratic mayoral primary. Prior to moving to Connecticut, Andrew was a reporter at local newspapers in North Dakota, West Virginia and South Carolina. His work focuses primarily on uncovering government corruption but over the course of his career, he has also written stories about the environment, the country's ongoing opioid epidemic and state and local governments. Do you have a story tip? Reach Andrew at 843-592-9958
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Lamont: Doug McCrory should ‘step back’ from Senate leadership
Lamont said the potentially fraudulent spending at the Blue Hills Civic Association raised concerns and should prompt McCrory to ‘step back.’
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Audit: McCrory controlled how Hartford nonprofit spent state money
Sen. Doug McCrory used the Blue Hills Civic Association to distribute millions to other local nonprofits of his choosing, an audit reports.
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Kosta Diamantis trial delayed until April; Pattis to continue as lawyer
Kosta Diamantis’ next corruption trial is delayed at least until April, but his lawyer Norm Pattis, whom he owes $65,000, will stay on.
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CT joins 22 other states sued by U.S. over voter registration data
President Donald Trump’s administration wants CT officials to turn over voter data including driver’s license and Social Security numbers.
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How McCrory probe derailed a program to help Hartford businesses
The program was to help minority-owned businesses in Hartford’s north end with training and grants up to $15,000. Then everything changed.
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Federal judge denies Kosta Diamantis’ request to question jurors
Diamantis had asked the court to call jurors back in order to question things they said during jury selection. That request was denied.
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State officials never shared email warning of McCrory conflict
The DECD was alerted in 2023 of an alleged conflict of interest involving McCrory. But staff never shared it with anyone outside the agency.
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Doug McCrory’s ‘HVAC training agency’ plan linked key associates
Sen. Doug McCrory involved Sonserae Cicero in a $300,000 plan to create the agency. Federal investigators are probing their relationship.
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State officials told of concerns with Sen. Doug McCrory in 2023
A nonprofit leader alleged she was coerced into sharing a $5M grant with Sonserae Cicero, who she said was in a relationship with McCrory.
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Kosta Diamantis wants to bring jurors back to court for questioning
Kosta Diamantis’ attorney Norm Pattis wants to ask jurors again if they’d read or viewed news coverage about the case before the trial.
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Police arrest Rocky Hill man after online threats to Sen. Matt Lesser
Robert Pabich was charged Oct. 24 after he posted on Facebook calling for Sen. Matt Lesser, other Democratic lawmakers to be shot and killed.
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State prosecutors investigating Bridgeport city councilman again
State officials are investigating a claim that Bridgeport city councilman Alfredo Castillo improperly collected absentee ballots this month.
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Kosta Diamantis guilty on all charges
Konstantinos Diamantis was found guilty of 21 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to federal investigators.
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Attorneys in Diamantis trial deliver closing arguments as case goes to jury
The closing arguments were the last thing jurors heard before they were asked to decide the fate of Diamantis, who is charged with 21 counts.