Accountability reporting on public corruption, fraud, and misconduct involving Connecticut public officials and institutions.
Connecticut Under InvestigationNovember 8, 2026
State auditors found SERC underreported more than $13.6 million in vendor payments to the comptroller’s Open Checkbook database over two fiscal years, flagging the same problem for the second audit in a row.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationNovember 6, 2026
The board’s agenda lists possible action after months of closed meetings. The complaint’s allegations have not been made public.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationNovember 8, 2026
Tonya Barham, 63, pleaded guilty to making false IRS refund claims after her company received $799,052 in pandemic tax refunds based on fabricated payroll and workforce figures.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationNovember 7, 2026
Five U.S. agencies warn grocery stores, cold storage operators and health care facilities to secure refrigeration systems after European supermarkets discarded food following remote cyberattacks.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 30, 2026
An investigator found Hartford Treasurer Carmen Sierra violated the city’s anti-harassment policy. Hartford has not responded to questions about what action followed.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 24, 2026
A federal conviction, criminal charges, workplace findings, audit concerns and disputed contracts are testing public trust. Are officials being held accountable?
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 28, 2026
A state audit found Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood missed 1,958 required annual inspections and had inconsistent follow-up on serious violations — raising questions for families statewide.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 27, 2026
A worker earning $60,000 pays Social Security on every dollar. A worker earning $1 million stops at $184,500. Isabel Calione examines the numbers — and what Congress may do about it.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 26, 2026
Two state-commissioned reviews found significant gaps in how public grants were managed at the now-closed Blue Hills Civic Association, a Hartford nonprofit that received more than $15.6 million in state funding.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 21, 2026
The Republican candidate for governor discussed his plans to make Connecticut more affordable in an exclusive interview with Isabel Calione on Spotlight and Shadows.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 16, 2026
A Stamford-based medical billing company agreed to pay $866,539 to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced the settlement on October 16, 2026.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 19, 2026
Auditors found a long-unreconciled account at the Department of Revenue Services. DRS says the net balance across related accounts had fallen to $2.8 million by June 2025.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationOctober 16, 2026
Attorney General William Tong vows to defend the ruling as the utility challenges limits on recovering storm-related financing costs.
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Connecticut InvestigationOctober 13, 2026
Records obtained directly from the governor's office show requests for assistance, references to friendship, and discussions about hiring someone identified as "Jonny."
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InvestigationOctober 12, 2026
New measures announced October 12 include advanced-model testing and preparations for incidents involving autonomous AI agents.
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Connecticut InvestigationOctober 10, 2026
A state audit found WCSU lacked a fully executed contract for portions of two fiscal years. Twelve recommendations issued, nine repeated from prior audits.
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Connecticut InvestigationOctober 10, 2026
State prosecutors allege Bradley improperly handled absentee ballots during the 2026 Democratic primary. Four charges filed; court date October 21.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationSeptember 30, 2026
Municipal tax data, insurance reports and a university survey show the pressures facing Connecticut households.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationSeptember 28, 2026
More than 100 checks worth several hundred thousand dollars were deposited into one bank account, federal investigators say.
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Connecticut Under InvestigationSeptember 27, 2026
Federal prosecutors allege Robert Cappelletti obtained the loan using unauthorized board documents and diverted proceeds for personal expenses. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Investigations in ConnecticutOctober 3, 2026
The New England Voice obtained the investigative report directly from Hartford City Hall and published its findings. Questions remain about when city officials will publicly explain their response.
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Investigations in ConnecticutOctober 2, 2026
A report obtained directly from Hartford City Hall describes intimidation, comments about age and ethnicity, and employees afraid to challenge changes to their recorded work hours.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 21, 2026
The Lamont administration has issued a formal response to allegations raised in emails connected to Kosta Diamantis, raising new questions about oversight and accountability at the highest levels of state government.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 25, 2026
Federal prosecutors allege the defendant submitted false claims for home health services that were never provided, defrauding the Connecticut Medicaid program.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 19, 2026
U.S. Marshals are searching for Kosta Diamantis after he failed to report to federal custody following his sentencing in the Connecticut corruption case.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 17, 2026
A federal judge sentenced Kosta Diamantis to seven years in prison for his role in a wide-ranging Connecticut public corruption scheme involving millions in state contracts.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 17, 2026
Kosta Diamantis, the former Connecticut construction official at the center of a wide-ranging corruption investigation, has been sentenced following his conviction on federal charges.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 10, 2026
Connecticut has joined a coalition of state attorneys general investigating OpenAI over concerns about consumer protection, data privacy, and the company's transition from nonprofit to for-profit status.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 8, 2026
Employees have reported bullying, intimidation and retaliation within the Connecticut Department of Banking. Important questions remain about who conducted the review and what action followed.
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 5, 2026
Billions of dollars in public funding have moved through Connecticut state agencies, municipalities, schools and community programs in recent years. Who is watching where the money went?
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Investigations in ConnecticutSeptember 3, 2026
A lawsuit challenging the pension benefits of Kosta Diamantis has brought renewed scrutiny to how Connecticut handles compensation for officials convicted of corruption.
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Investigations in ConnecticutAugust 30, 2026
The proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company has raised concerns among Connecticut residents and lawmakers about rate increases, service quality, and the future of public water infrastructure.
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Investigations in ConnecticutAugust 25, 2026
A $250,000 no-bid contract awarded to a firm connected to former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is drawing scrutiny from Connecticut lawmakers and watchdog groups.
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Investigations in ConnecticutAugust 22, 2026
An audit of West Haven's use of federal pandemic relief funds found more than $1 million in expenditures that auditors flagged as potentially improper or unsupported.
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Investigations in ConnecticutAugust 28, 2026
What has happened since the former Republican candidate ended her campaign for Connecticut governor?
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Investigations in ConnecticutAugust 20, 2026
Former State Senator Dennis A. Bradley Jr. was convicted by a federal jury on March 27, 2026, of defrauding Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program during his 2018 campaign.
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