Ex-Bridgeport Councilman Sentenced on Election Fraud Charges in Connecticut

By Juliette Fairley An ex-Bridgeport city councilman in Connecticut was sentenced to three weekends of incarceration on Nov. 21 in connection with federal election fraud charges. Democrat Michael DeFilippo, 38, pleaded guilty to completing voter registrations and absentee ballot applications and directing the tenants in apartment buildings he owned to sign them. Election integrity advocates […]