Ex-Bridgeport Councilman Gets 3 Weekends In Prison, Fine In Election Fraud Case: Feds
A former Bridgeport City Council member has been sentenced to three weekends in prison for a civil rights offense stemming from election fraud during his run for office, federal authorities said. Michael DeFilippo,
Former councilman in CT city sentenced to weekends in prison falsifying votes
This case is no ordinary misdemeanor prosecution” the government said in a court filing. “The defendant Michael DeFilippo willfully struck a blow at foundational principles of local
Bridgeport Candidate Who Engaged in Deliberate Election Fraud Gets a Slap on The Wrist
I was surprised to see such a light punishment for this egregious conduct, especially as this is an area that has seen an unusual amount of problematic activity:  A former city councilman, who pleaded guilty to reduced charges in connection with
Former Bridgeport councilman sentenced to three weekends in jail in 2018 election fraud case
BRIDGEPORT — A former city councilman, who pleaded guilty to reduced charges in connection with election fraud allegations, will be spending three weekends behind bars.
Ex-Bridgeport City Council member sentenced for election fraud offense
A former member of the Bridgeport City Council will spend three weeks behind bars, serve a year of probation and pay a $15,000 fine after pleading guilty to an
Former Bridgeport City Council member sentenced in election fraud case
DeFilippo stole and falsified Voter Registration Applications and absentee balloting documents, according to prosecutors.
State elections watchdog looking into Bridgeport councilman over potential election law violations
Connecticut's elections watchdog recently forwarded a case involving Alfredo Castillo to the chief state's attorney's office for review.
CT election panel refers new cases involving Bridgeport councilman Castillo
The number of complaints about Bridgeport elections continues to grow, and on Wednesday, state elections enforcement officials referred two more cases to prosecutors for potential criminal charges.
Former Bridgeport City Council member sentenced for violation connected to 2017, 2018 primary and election
A former Bridgeport City Council member and landlord who officials said forged the signatures of his tenants on absentee ballots so it would appear they had voted for him has been sentenced. Michael DeFilippo,
Watch Live: Bridgeport begins counting absentee ballots on Election Day 2024
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CT voters approved a change to the state’s Constitution. Here’s how it works
during the Bridgeport mayoral election. But no evidence exists for claims of “widespread voter fraud” in Connecticut or elsewhere. No-excuse absentee voting does not take effect immediately. For ...