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A former Connecticut official fled the country to Greece just before sentencing on corruption charges. The fugitive's whereabouts are now unknown.
A former Connecticut official departed the country to Greece just before sentencing on corruption charges, and their current whereabouts are unknown. Flight before sentencing is itself a serious crime—it's essentially an admission that you know you're going to prison and would rather run.
The official had the opportunity to face sentencing, pay a penalty, and eventually move forward. Instead, they chose to become a fugitive. This creates an open case that doesn't resolve—the corruption offense remains active, extradition becomes a possibility, and they can't return home. It's also an indictment of a system where an official can steal enough to justify flight rather than face consequences.
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