Overview

• Judge Stefan Underhill questioned the relevance of Gov. Ned Lamont’s testimony, leading defense attorney Norm Pattis to withdraw the subpoena in open court.
• Prosecutors presented testimony from masonry firm owner Sal Monarca, who said he paid bribes to Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis and received benefits in return, and claimed the defendant threatened his business.
• An IRS special agent outlined alleged false statements by Diamantis during interviews, while acknowledging agents did not record those sessions under IRS policy.
• Prosecutors allege Diamantis leveraged his role overseeing school construction to steer work and extract payments from companies including Acranom and Construction Advocacy Professionals.
• The 69-year-old former official faces 22 counts tied to 2018–2021 projects, has pleaded not guilty, and the government is expected to rest its case soon.