By Kevin Rennie
A probate judge who served a short sentence in state prison earlier this year and has been barred from practicing law since last year is clambering for reelection.
In spite of Peter Mariano’s flagrant criminal misconduct — and despite a statement from the governor’s campaign that Mariano should not be a candidate — the disgraced judge is seeking a sixth term in a district comprised of Beacon Falls, Middlebury, Naugatuck and Prospect. The campaign is a test for the voters as well as the two candidates.
Mariano was arrested and charged last year three times for drunken driving and twice for driving with a suspended license. The videos of Mariano’s arrests revealed a jarring portrait of a judge who, drunk or sober, allegedly tried to use his connections and position in the community to avoid arrest. Mariano failed to intimidate police with repeated reminders to Naugatuck officers that he is a judge and knows their bosses.
Republican delegates rejected Mariano and endorsed state Rep. Rosa Rebimbas, a Naugatuck Republican. She defeated Mariano in an August primary by a wide margin.
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Kevin Rennie: A CT probate judge charged with DUI served a short prison stint. He’s seeking reelection with a different political party.
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