Overview

• Opening arguments are scheduled Monday in federal court in Bridgeport after jurors were seated at the end of last week.
• Diamantis faces 22 counts, including bribery, extortion, conspiracy and making false statements, stemming from a probe launched in 2021.
• Prosecutors say evidence includes text messages demanding money from contractors and financial records tied to the alleged scheme.
• The indictment alleges contractors provided cash and checks, plus a job and tuition money for Diamantis’ daughter, in exchange for steered work.
• Three construction officials who pleaded guilty are expected to testify, while Diamantis pleads not guilty, plans to take the stand, and his lawyer has moved to call Gov. Ned Lamont.