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Former state lawmaker convicted of stealing over $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds to begin prison sentence

Authorities say Michael DiMassa stole the money while working as a city employee.

News 12 Staff

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Jul 31, 2023, 10:38 AM

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Updated 361 days ago

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Former Connecticut State Rep. Michael DiMassa is set to begin his prison sentence for stealing over $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds from West Haven.
Authorities say he stole the money while working as a city employee.
He is scheduled to spend 27 months in prison and has been ordered to repay West Haven nearly $900,000 upon his release.
MORE: Arrest warrant: State Rep. DiMassa used fake account to withdraw federal funds to gamble at Mohegan Sun
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