# Former Connecticut Official Seeks Leniency | Hartford News

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-09-13T18:14:58+00:00
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## Resource

A Connecticut school construction chief is facing a 12-year prison sentence after being convicted on 21 counts of bribery and extortion — accused of using his power to enrich himself and his daughter. Prosecutors paint him as a traitor who rigged contracts and extorted millions, while his defense pleads for leniency based on age and financial ruin, seeking home detention instead. Testimony revealed contractors paying cash and hiring his daughter at inflated wages — one even offered $70K to secure a deal. The fallout could extend beyond this trial, with another corruption case looming and rumors swirling about a potential pardon to preserve his pension. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/kosta-diamantis-ct-sentencing-22429323.php More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2689223f7d94efbd Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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