Wife of former Connecticut state representative admits to stealing COVID-19 funds
(Natural News) The wife of a former Connecticut state lawmaker pleaded guilty for stealing more than $600,000 in federal relief funds for Wuhan cor...
(Natural News) The wife of a former Connecticut state lawmaker pleaded guilty for stealing more than $600,000 in federal relief funds for Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) from the city of West Haven. Lauren DiMassa, wife of former Connecticut Rep. Michael DiMassa, is one of several people arrested during the investigation. She pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud conspiracy in the U.S. District County in Hartford. However, sentencing has not yet been scheduled and she remains free on bail. Federal prosecutors said West Haven paid DiMassa nearly $148,000 for services that she never provided to the city.