Political Fallout and Next Steps
The scandal has reverberated through Connecticut’s political ranks. In October 2021, Gov. Ned Lamont placed Diamantis on administrative leave from his budget office post before he ultimately resigned and retired.
Adding to his legal troubles, Diamantis faces a second indictment — set for trial in January — accusing him and former lawmaker Christopher Ziogas of taking bribes to derail a state audit involving Ziogas’ fiancée, who has since admitted to healthcare fraud.
The Ex-Conn School Official Corruption suit marks one of the most significant public integrity prosecutions in the state’s recent history — a cautionary tale of how power, when unchecked, can corrupt even those tasked with building the schools of the future.
The government is represented by Jonathan N. Francis and David E. Novick of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.
Diamantis is represented by Norman A. Pattis of Pattis & Paz LLC.
