@newyorktopnews.bsky.socialFormer #Connecticut official Kosta #Diamantis fled to Greece before sentencing for 21 #corruption counts, including #bribery, #extortion, #conspiracy and lying to investigators. Prosecutors sought up to 12 years; his $75K+ pension was halted which he challenges.
@newyorktopnews.bsky.socialFormer #Connecticut deputy #budget director Kosta #Diamantis was sentenced to 7 years in prison after being convicted on 21 counts of #bribery, #extortion and #lying-to-prosecutors. He fled to Greece before sentencing and remains there as U.S. Marshals search for him.
@newyorktopnews.bsky.socialKevin #Diamantis' (D) #corruption conviction is fueling a #Connecticut election-year fight; Ryan Fazio (R) accuses Gov. Ned #Lamont (D) of ignoring corruption. Diamantis alleges retaliation by Lamont. Comptroller Sean Scanlon halted Diamantis' $75,000 pension.
@sirpedosfriends.bsky.socialKosta #Diamantis, convicted on 21 counts of #bribery & #extortion, joins a list of #Connecticut fugitives who fled serious #criminal cases. Past cases include #rapist Alex Kelly, #murderer Adam Zachs, killer Peter Manfredonia and $7 million #robber Victor Gerena.
@newyorktopnews.bsky.socialFormer #Connecticut official Kosta #Diamantis fled to Greece before sentencing for 21 #corruption convictions involving #bribery and #extortion. His lawyer notified the court; prosecutors may seek extradition. His state pension was suspended and benefits revoked.