Day 1: Mayor Eddie Perez On Trial
HARTFORD — On Wednesday, the state’s case against Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez began with its first witness, the city’s assistant director of public works. John McGrane took the stand shortly before noon...
View ArticleDay 2: Mayor Perez On Trial
HARTFORD — “What the f!@* is going on here?” Mayor Eddie Perez allegedly said back in 2006 as he waved a letter in the air. Buphen Patel walked into the mayor’s office, puzzled. And then Perez handed...
View ArticleDay 3: Mayor Perez Trial Reveals Carlos Costa
HARTFORD — A picture of city contractor Carlos Costa emerged on day three of the state’s case against Mayor Eddie Perez for bribery and larceny. Costa, a soft-spoken man of Portuguese and Brazilian...
View ArticleDay 4: Mayor Perez On Trial
Costa Defends Work, Offers New Information HARTFORD — On day four in the state’s case against Mayor Eddie Perez, defense attorneys unveiled information—some that surprised prosecutors–to weaken claims...
View ArticleDay 7: Mayor Perez On Trial, Judge Crushes Mayor Perez’s Hope To Testify
HARTFORD — Should judicial efficiency trump one’s constitutional right to testify on his behalf? That’s the question posed to Hartford Superior Court Judge Julia Dewey on day seven of Mayor Eddie...
View ArticleDay 9: Developer Testifies in Mayor Perez’s Larceny Case
HARTFORD — Hartford’s long-time politico Abraham Giles is a businessman. Giles runs parking lots throughout the city, one of which is at 1143 Main St., next to what’s known as the ”Butt Ugly”...
View ArticleMayor Eddie Perez Found Guilty
HARTFORD – A six-member jury today found Mayor Eddie Perez guilty of five felony charges after six weeks of testimony in the state’s corruption case alleging bribery and larceny. Sentencing is...
View ArticleHartford Mayor Eddie Perez’s Guilty Verdict Has Familiar Ring To Some Residents
Yesterday was a sad day in Hartford. But it wasn’t for the reasons some might think. Hartford’s Mayor Eddie Perez was found guilty of five felony charges: bribe receiving, attempted first-degree...
View ArticleHartford Residents Await Signs Of “A New Day”; Push Impeachment
HARTFORD – Mayor Eddie Perez is still in control, according to one resident and longtime critic Hyacinth Yennie. That’s because he has yet to send an official letter of resignation to the city council,...
View Article200 Supporters Write Judge Before Perez’s Sentencing Day
HARTFORD —The Associated Press is reporting that major top leaders are writing letters to a Hartford Superior Judge in support of former city mayor, Eddie Perez. Major players at influential...
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