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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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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.
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Kosta Diamantis defends his acceptance of money from contractors
Diamantis argued it was completely legal for him to accept tens of thousands of dollars in ‘fees’ from two school construction contractors.
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Kosta Diamantis testifies: They were fees, not bribes
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis testified in federal court in Bridgeport on Thursday in an effort to deflect charges that he solicited bribes.
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Witness testifies he gave Kosta Diamantis thousands in cash
Sal Monarca testified that he handed over cash bribes to Kosta Diamantis at a Dunkin’ Donuts and in the Capital Grille’s bathroom.
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Judge: Lamont does not have to testify in Kosta Diamantis trial
A federal judge nixed a plan for Gov. Ned Lamont to testify in the Kosta Diamantis trial, saying his testimony wouldn’t be relevant.