Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

A former senior budget official for Connecticut's Democratic governor was convicted of corruption. Rather than face sentencing, he fled the U.S. by boat and plane to Greece. His lawyer and prosecutors confirmed his disappearance to a federal judge. He is now a fugitive.

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New York TimesLean Left· 11d ago

Connecticut Official Flees to Greece Before Bribery Sentencing, Lawyer Says

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BostonLean Left· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

CT MirrorLean Left· 12d ago

Kosta Diamantis flees to Greece, attorney says

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WTNH New HavenCenter· 9d ago

Capitol Report: Kosta Diamantis flees to Greece before sentencing

CBS NewsCenter· 11d ago

Facing 10 years in prison, ex-budget official flees U.S. by boat and plane

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· WCBD News 2, WTOP Washington DC, +1 more
WCBD News 2Center· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

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New York PostLean Right· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

TribliveLean Right· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

MyNorthwestLean Right· 11d ago

Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption

Washington ExaminerRight· 11d ago

Convicted ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for bribery