Waterbury Mayor Faces Civil Rights Charges Too
Jailed Waterbury Mayor Philip A. Giordano pleaded not guilty to a 14-count federal indictment that includes charges of violating the civil rights of two children he is accused of sexually assaulting.
Giordano has been held without bond at an undisclosed location since his July 26 arrest. Federal prosecutors claim Giordano conspired with a Waterbury prostitute to gain access to the children. The alleged victims are cousins, ages 9 and 11, and are the daughter and niece of the alleged co-conspirator.
The civil rights counts were added to the initial charge of using an interstate facility to entice a minor into sex. The new charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Giordano last month surrendered the power and duties of mayor. He retains the title until his term expires Dec. 31.
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