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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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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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.
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Kosta Diamantis told us whom to hire, 3 witnesses testify in trial
On the fourth day of Kosta Diamantis’ trial, witnesses said that he steered projects to two contractors who admitted to paying him bribes.
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Kosta Diamantis defense attorney questions extortion charge
In day three of the trial, Diamantis’ attorney, Norm Pattis, sought to shift the narrative to show that it was Diamantis who was being taken advantage of.
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Kosta Diamantis ‘told me to take care of his daughter,’ witness says
A construction company owner testified at Diamantis’ trial that she gave him favors and money to secure support in obtaining contracts.
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Kosta Diamantis trial starts with prosecutors outlining alleged bribes
In opening arguments, an attorney laid out the case against Diamantis, including the variety of locations where he allegedly accepted bribes.
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Kosta Diamantis bribery trial begins following multiyear probe
Attorneys are set to deliver opening arguments on Monday in the federal criminal trial of Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis.
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Gov. Ned Lamont could be asked to testify in Kosta Diamantis trial
Diamantis’ attorney wants to add Lamont to the proposed witness list. But it’s not guaranteed he’d be called and unclear what he’d be asked.
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¿Cómo podrían los candidatos a las primarias de CT de 2026 aparecer en la papeleta?
En CT, los candidatos políticos deben superar varios obstáculos para que su nombre aparezca en la boleta para las primarias.
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How could CT 2026 primary election candidates get their names on the ballot?
In Connecticut, there are several ways to get on a ballot. Here’s a look at how candidates are chosen and how challengers qualify for a primary.
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U.S. Justice Dept. pushes voter fraud complaints from CT group
A CT nonprofit that has filed dozens of unsubstantiated voter fraud allegations now has a powerful new ally: the U.S. Department of Justice.
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CT announces ban on warrantless ICE arrests in state courthouses
Immigration officers to be prohibited from making certain arrests, wearing masks in state courthouses. How rules will be enforced is unclear.
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Three plead not guilty to absentee ballot charges in Bridgeport
Robert Anderson, Maria Hernandez and Silvia Ramos, all charged with mishandling absentee ballots, were ordered back to court on Election Day.
