Konstantinos Diamantis was found guilty of 21 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to federal investigators.
Dave Altimari
Dave does in-depth investigative reporting for CT Mirror. His work focuses on government accountability including financial oversight, abuse of power, corruption, safety monitoring, and compliance with law. Before joining CT Mirror Altimari spent 23 years at the Hartford Courant breaking some of the state’s biggest, most impactful investigative stories.
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As the jury weighed his fate, Kosta Diamantis sipped a cappuccino
While Konstantinos Diamantis waited on Tuesday for a verdict that didn’t come, he vented about federal prosecutors and a key witness.
Posted inHealth
Prospect Medical Holdings owes CT $127 million in taxes, records show
CT officials have been reluctant to release the total amount in taxes the hospital owes, but a July court filing said it grew to over $127M.
Posted inInvestigations
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.
Posted inHealth
CT and Prospect Medical Holdings landlord clash over tax debt
The issue plays a central role in ongoing negotiations for UConn Health to acquire Waterbury Hospital, currently owned by Prospect.
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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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CT could bond $390M for UConn Health, including Waterbury Hospital purchase
The $390 million in funding would cover the $13 million acquisition of Waterbury Hospital from Prospect Medical Holdings.
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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 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.
Posted inJustice
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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Yale will pay $45M to end dispute with Prospect Medical over hospitals sale
The settlement ends a contentious saga over a 2022 deal in which Yale agreed to acquire now-bankrupt Prospect’s 3 CT hospitals for $435M.
Posted inPolitics
Judge nixes Trump threat to withhold FEMA money from states
The threat to penalize states that don’t comply with federal immigration enforcement amounted to ‘economic dragooning,’ the judge said.
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CT in talks to buy Bristol, Day Kimball and Waterbury Hospitals
Officials are discussing the purchase of Prospect Medical’s Waterbury Hospital and Bristol and Day Kimball hospitals by UConn Health.
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DMV committee expands scope to study broader changes to towing law
The 10-member DMV committee will study how to make it easier for low-income residents to get their cars back.