Ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for corruption
Former Connecticut official Diamantis fled to Greece prior to his corruption sentencing. Diamantis holds both American and Greek citizenship. US authorities are uncertain if he can be returned to the United States.
The prospects of returning Diamantis — who holds both American and Greek citizenship — to the US are unclear.
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