The witness list in Kosta Diamantis’ trial on corruption charges includes state employees and people from major CT construction companies.
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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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.
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Former CT chief state’s attorney Colangelo fined in ethics case
Richard Colangelo Jr., CT’s former chief state’s attorney, was fined $7,000 for allegedly hiring the daughter of Konstantinos Diamantis.
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Warrants link Ganim campaign to defendants in absentee ballot case
Three of the people charged with illegal possession of absentee ballots say they were paid by Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s campaign.
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Bridgeport election probe expands; four more operatives charged
The charges stem from the handling of absentee ballots during the primary between Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and his challenger John Gomes.
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Una amenaza oculta: Miles de personas en CT podrían estar bebiendo agua de tuberías de plomo
Hasta 8,000 líneas de servicio de plomo podrían seguir abasteciendo a residencias y otras propiedades de CT.
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¿Qué es una línea de servicio de plomo y dónde estan en CT?
Sistemas de agua comunitarios han enviado avisos advirtiendo a propietarios e inquilinos que su línea de servicio podría contener plomo.
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What is a lead service line? Where they’re located and why they’re unsafe
There could be as many as 8,000 lead service lines connecting CT homes to the large water mains that run under the streets. What to know.
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A Buried Threat: Thousands in CT might still be drinking water from lead pipes
Up to 8,000 lead service lines could still be supplying CT residences and other properties. This data is the first public look at the scope.
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Nuevas leyes de CT: especulación de precios, tarifas basura y mas
Los legisladores de CT aprobaron una ley que añade salvaguardas adicionales para tratar de proteger al consumidor.
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Bridgeport elections scandals fail to inspire new laws
One measure would have banned anyone convicted of an election-related crime from handing out absentee ballot applications for 12 years.
Posted inGovernment
New CT laws on price gouging, junk fees, auto renewals: What to know
Connecticut lawmakers passed legislation adding safeguards for people purchasing a wide variety of goods and services. Here’s what to know.
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CT judge sets stern tone for Bridgeport absentee ballot cases
A judge nixed a Bridgeport campaign worker’s request to avoid a trial in an absentee ballot case, signaling that others won’t get off light.
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Why a Bridgeport resident’s ballot fraud case could set precedent
A woman who admitted to ballot abuse will likely not face consequences due to her financial situation. Some question the precedent that sets.
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Emails link Deidre Gifford to scandal; OHS commissioner to retire
Deidre Gifford knew that the Medicaid audit of Helen Zervas’ eye care practice was being cancelled, emails show, but didn’t intervene.