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: Rep. DeLauro pushes for shutdown deal as Trump administration begins ‘substantial’ federal worker layoffs

Rep. DeLauro pushes for shutdown deal as Trump administration begins ‘substantial’ federal worker layoffs

Story image: Gov. Lamont served subpoena in Kosta Diamantis bribery trial

Gov. Lamont served subpoena in Kosta Diamantis bribery trial

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