An attorney for a Stamford construction company warned that CT school construction contracts were being improperly awarded.
Kosta Diamantis Saga
CT Mirror’s continuing coverage of former deputy budget director Kosta Diamantis and the state and federal investigations that have followed since Gov. Ned Lamont removed him from his position in October 2021.
Posted inInvestigations
Former CT budget director Diamantis’ daughter placed on paid leave
Anastasia Diamantis, daughter of Kosta Diamantis, has been placed on administrative leave from her job at the Division of Criminal Justice.
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‘Out of the blue’ — Diamantis’ daughter landed job as firm was awarded no-bid contracts
A firm at the center of a grand jury probe got two no-bid contracts during the period of time when it hired the daughter of Kosta Diamantis.
Posted inGovernment
With praise and pointed silence, McCaw confirms tension in Lamont administration
The OPM Secretary affirmed a “close working relationship” with Gov. Ned Lamont while implicitly confirming a distant relationship with others.
Posted inJustice
Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo to retire in wake of investigation
The Criminal Justice Commission was prepared to vote Wednesday to open a case against Colangelo in which formal charges could be presented.
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In sealed grievance, Kosta Diamantis accuses top CT officials of mistreating OPM secretary
Diamantis’ grievance targets Joshua Geballe and Paul Mounds, claiming ‘openly hostile, condescending and abusive treatment’ of Melissa McCaw.
Posted inJustice
FBI investigating projects related to fired state official Kosta Diamantis
The FBI is investigating the reconstruction of the State Pier in New London and school construction grants overseen by Kosta Diamantis.
Posted inPolitics
Top prosecutor’s fate will await completion of investigation, judge says
The Criminal Justice Commission is awaiting results of an investigation into the chief state’s attorney hiring of an official’s daughter.
Posted inPolitics
Inquiry underway over top prosecutor’s hiring of budget official’s daughter
Chief State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo Jr. says his hiring of a state budget official’s daughter is under review.
Posted inMoney
Lamont ends controversial experiment with school construction financing oversight
The governor’s reversal comes one day after the state’s deputy budget director, who oversaw the program, retired under a cloud.
Posted inPolitics
Facing suspension, OPM deputy quits and alleges dissension in Lamont administration
Kosta Diamantis quit rather than accept a paid suspension while he is investigated for an unspecified misconduct allegation.