Konstantinos Diamantis, Connecticut’s former deputy budget director, was found guilty on Wednesday of using his position overseeing the state’s school construction office to enrich himself and his family. After deliberating for about a day and a half, 12 federal jurors found Diamantis, 69, guilty of 21 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to federal investigators. “He is facing a catastrophic sentence of 10 to 12 years,” Pattis said, adding that he could appeal the verdict. Diamantis will remain free on bond until his sentencing hearing, which is set for Jan. 14. Federal prosecutors told the judge that remaining out of prison would allow Diamantis to meet with his defense attorney in preparation for a second federal bribery trial, which is currently expected to start in February. They also told U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill that they recently learned, by monitoring unspecified communications, that Diamantis was attempting to obtain a Greek passport. The jury delivered its verdict after a nine-day trial, during which federal prosecutors presented a mountain of evidence that showed Diamantis negotiated payments from Acranom Masonry and a $45-per-hour job for his daughter with Construction Advocacy Professionals.

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