John Craven

Political Reporter

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John Craven is News 12 Connecticut’s Emmy-nominated political reporter. He joined News 12 nearly a decade ago and launched our “Power & Politics” show. John has interviewed three presidents, Willie Nelson, and at least one armadillo in Texas.

Story image: Bribes or 'fees?' Kosta Diamantis says he didn’t trade money for school construction jobs

Bribes or 'fees?' Kosta Diamantis says he didn’t trade money for school construction jobs

Story image: ‘I don’t give a s**t who you hire.’ Jurors hear Kosta Diamantis’ FBI interviews in bribery trial

‘I don’t give a s**t who you hire.’ Jurors hear Kosta Diamantis’ FBI interviews in bribery trial

Story image: Gov. Lamont will not have to testify at former budget deputy’s bribery trial

Gov. Lamont will not have to testify at former budget deputy’s bribery trial

Story image: Rep. DeLauro pushes for shutdown deal as Trump administration begins ‘substantial’ federal worker layoffs

Rep. DeLauro pushes for shutdown deal as Trump administration begins ‘substantial’ federal worker layoffs

Story image: Gov. Lamont served subpoena in Kosta Diamantis bribery trial

Gov. Lamont served subpoena in Kosta Diamantis bribery trial

Story image: Two more witnesses point finger at Kosta Diamantis in bribery and extortion trial

Two more witnesses point finger at Kosta Diamantis in bribery and extortion trial