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: 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

Story image: ‘You were shaking him down.’ Kosta Diamantis’ lawyer attacks star witness in bribery trial

‘You were shaking him down.’ Kosta Diamantis’ lawyer attacks star witness in bribery trial

Story image: Cash bribe in a bathroom and 'endless demands for money.' Former state budget deputy goes on trial

Cash bribe in a bathroom and 'endless demands for money.' Former state budget deputy goes on trial

Story image: Connecticut finally erasing criminal convictions again after 2-year delay

Connecticut finally erasing criminal convictions again after 2-year delay

Story image: Jury selected for trial of former Lamont budget deputy accused of corruption

Jury selected for trial of former Lamont budget deputy accused of corruption

Story image: Paying double for health insurance? Obamacare subsidies at heart of government shutdown fight

Paying double for health insurance? Obamacare subsidies at heart of government shutdown fight