The trial for trooper Brian North, charged with manslaughter for shooting a Black man, Mubarak Soulemane, in 2020, is groundbreaking for CT.
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
Many CT towns, cities still deciding how to spend opioid funds
Most CT municipalities had yet to spend any opioid settlement funds as of last fall. But some have pooled their money and created partnerships.
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim secures another term after marathon campaign
Joe Ganim secured another four-year term on Tuesday after defeating John Gomes in Bridgeport’s fourth mayoral election in under six months.
Joe Ganim’s opponents file complaints over mayor’s property taxes
John Gomes’ supporters claim that Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s brother improperly influenced the tax assessment on Ganim’s property.
An open DSS audit was nixed, and a grand jury is investigating
Former Rep. Chris Ziogas’ fiancée overbilled Medicaid by $600,000. DSS stopped an audit after Ziogas and Kosta Diamantis delivered a check.
CT Port Authority investigation concludes; no illegal conduct found
The Attorney General’s office began investigating the CT Port Authority in 2020 after it got a whistleblower complaint about a ‘success fee.’
Gomes to stay in Bridgeport mayoral race; fourth election pending
John Gomes said he is not dropping his challenge to Mayor Joe Ganim, which could lead to Bridgeport’s 4th municipal election in six months.
Joe Ganim claims victory in Bridgeport primary election
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim apparently pulled off another victory against his rival John Gomes on Tuesday in a special court-ordered election.
Ganim, Gomes in Bridgeport election again. What’s changed?
The aggressive campaign tactics used to drive absentee voting in Connecticut’s largest city have changed very little in recent months.
Was rental rebate program abused in Bridgeport elections? Probe underway
CT’s state elections enforcement commission is investigating a complaint over the Democratic primary between Joe Ganim and John Gomes.
Emails show extent of influence on school construction projects
The emails outline a campaign to give contracts for CT school hazmat projects to two companies without going through the normal bid process.
BEST OF 2023: The big question: How to spend $600M in CT opioid settlement funds
Millions of dollars in legal settlements are starting to flow into CT to combat the opioid epidemic, and the stakes could not be higher.
Grand jury probe into CT’s school construction program continuing
The subpoenas seek records from up to 16 CT employees. All names in the subpoenas are redacted, except for Konstantinos ‘Kosta’ Diamantis.
How the battle for absentee ballots defined the Bridgeport election
Over 22% of all votes cast in the Bridgeport Democratic primary were absentee ballots. This is the story of the battle behind the scenes.
How methadone, other meds are helping to lower CT opioid deaths
Experts say the medications enable people to find new jobs, regain custody of children and more easily recover from opioid use disorders.