The lengthy plea deal signed Tuesday included a series of compromises. Here’s a look at them:
PETER N. ELLEF
Gives: A guilty plea for taking bribes and lying on his taxes. Faces up to 10 years in prison. Contributes to a $1 million state settlement.
Gets: His son’s case dismissed. Can argue for a lesser sentence.
WILLIAM TOMASSO
Gives: A guilty plea for giving bribes and lying on his taxes. Faces up to 10 years in prison. Can’t serve as a director of TBI, his family’s construction company, or Tunxis. Contributes to a $1 million state settlement.
Gets: TBI off the hook. Prosecutors say there’s no evidence the company overbilled or did substandard work.
PETER N. ELLEF II
Gives: His landscaping company pleads guilty to tax fraud and pays $62,000 in back taxes.
Gets: All charges against him dropped.
TUNXIS MANAGEMENT
Gives: A guilty plea for tax fraud. Contributes to a $1 million state settlement.
Gets: Racketeering charge dropped.
TOMASSO BROTHERS INC.
Gives: $366,906 in back taxes. Contributes to a $1 million state settlement.
Gets: Charges dropped.
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