DiMassa was sentenced for his role in several embezzlement schemes that resulted in more than $1.2 million being stolen from West Haven.
West Haven Trial
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Wife of ex-lawmaker Michael DiMassa sentenced to 6 months
Lauren DiMassa was sentenced to six months in prison for conspiracy despite the fact that she is 23 weeks pregnant.
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Former West Haven employee sentenced to prison for fraud
John Bernardo was sentenced to 13 months for his part in a scheme to steal COVID funds. Former Rep. Michael DiMassa will be sentenced soon.
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Defendant in West Haven trial guilty of fraud, conspiracy
John Trasacco was found guilty after days of testimony from West Haven officials, federal agents and Michael DiMassa, a former CT lawmaker.
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Final witnesses called in West Haven fraud trial
After two days of testimony from former state Rep. Michael DiMassa, West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi was not called to the stand during the local corruption trial.
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Michael DiMassa’s affairs, gambling habits in spotlight during trial
John Trasacco’s defense attorneys sought to portray DiMassa as a sexual philanderer and gambling addict who was desperate for money.
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Former CT Rep. DiMassa says he was paid in cash to process phony invoices
DiMassa said he was paid in a “wad of $100 bills” and other kickbacks in exchange for pushing fake invoices through West Haven city hall.