On the fourth day of Kosta Diamantis’ trial, witnesses said that he steered projects to two contractors who admitted to paying him bribes.
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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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.
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Bridgeport councilman Alfredo Castillo arrested again
Castillo has been arrested three times for allegedly harvesting ballots during the 2019 and 2023 Democratic primary elections in Bridgeport.
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Jillian Gilchrest joins field seeking to topple Rep. John Larson
Jillian Gilchrest had been expected to announce a run for John Larson’s U.S. House seat after Luke Bronin and others lined up.
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Kosta Diamantis trial witness list includes many former CT officials
The witness list in Kosta Diamantis’ trial on corruption charges includes state employees and people from major CT construction companies.
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Feds probe legislator’s relationship with recipient of state money
A grand jury is probing Sen. Douglas McCrory’s relationships with groups that got millions in state money and the woman who runs four of them.