Overview
- The former Connecticut deputy budget director testified in federal court that he never took a bribe and said roughly $70,000 he received was a fee for introducing Acranom leaders to D’Amato Construction.
- Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday after presenting cooperating-witness testimony and financial evidence; cross-examination of Diamantis is expected next.
- Contractors Sal Monarca and John Duffy told jurors they paid cash to secure school construction work, describing handoffs at a Dunkin’ Donuts, at Diamantis’ home, and in a restaurant bathroom.
- An IRS agent outlined cash withdrawals by Acranom followed by cash deposits by Diamantis and jurors heard recordings tied to alleged false statements during the investigation.
- The judge ruled Gov. Ned Lamont’s testimony irrelevant and the defense withdrew his subpoena, while former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin moved to quash a subpoena for his testimony.