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Gov. Lamont may have to testify in corruption trial of former budget deputy

Kosta Diamantis is accused of taking bribes in exchange for multi-million-dollar school construction contracts. His trial will begin Monday in Bridgeport.

Rose Shannon

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John Craven

Oct 2, 2025, 4:56 PM

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Gov. Ned Lamont has been added to the witness list in the corruption trial against one of his former budget deputies.

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Kosta Diamantis is accused of taking bribes in exchange for multi-million-dollar school construction contracts.

His trial will begin on Monday in Bridgeport.

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Diamantis' attorney, Norm Pattis, had asked to delay the trial due to the government shutdown, but Judge Stefan Underhill said Thursday that he is unlikely to grant the request.

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Lamont may have to testify but could ask a judge to exclude him from the trial.

Lamont's spokesperson said they had no comment on Thursday.

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