Thomas Katsiantonis (the individual under investigation) is an alderman and New Hampshire State Representative.
He is a Democrat.
Two businesses he owns and operates (Grand Slam Pizza and Tommy K’s) are under investigation by federal authorities. They are both pizza places.
There is a photograph of him shaking hands with former President Barack Obama.
Associate Attorney General Jane Young said that this is a financial investigation.
However, Young also said that authorities are only in the beginning phases of this investigation and that it is likely to continue for several months. She said that the search warrants are only the initial step in what appears to be a wider investigation.
Authorities executed search warrants for two additional businesses not operated by Mr. Katsiantonis. His personal residence is also under investigation. This again suggests that although this is technically a financial investigation it may be related to a wider investigation.
As New Hampshire State Representative, Mr. Katsiantonis has not been present for a roll call vote since the election of Donald J. Trump.
Given the above facts, this investigation may very well be pizza-related, but it is impossible to say for certain at this point.
"Ward 8 Alderman Thomas Katsiantonis and two businesses he operates are under investigation by local, state and federal authorities. … [A]uthorities executed warrants at four locations in Manchester. Three businesses – Zoey’s Pizza on Candia Road, Grand Slam Pizza on Mammoth Road, and Tommy K’s on Brown Avenue. The latter two businesses are owned by Katsiantonis, an alderman and NH State Rep. … [A] warrant was also issued for Katsiantonis’ residence at 45 Glen Bloom Drive in Manchester. [Associate Attorney General Jane] Young said it is a financial investigation. “… Our investigation … is anticipated to continue for several weeks if not several months.” Young said the search warrants are an initial step in the investigation. … … Katsiantonis was elected to the Board of Aldermen in 2011. A democrat, he is serving his sixth term as a New Hampshire State Rep, and sits on the State-Federal Relations, and Veterans Affairs committees. According to the NH General Court website, Katsiantonis has not been present for a roll call vote since Jan. 4, 2017, and missed the last 19 votes this session, where he is listed as “not voting/not excused.”
Source(s)
Carol Robidoux, 'State, local and federal agents execute warrants at Alderman’s home, businesses'. Manchester Inklink. (Feb. 14 2017.) < url >
newworldahead, "Picture of Obama shaking hands with Katsiantonis (twitter.com)". Voat.co. (Feb. 15 2017.) < url >
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What we know:
Thomas Katsiantonis (the individual under investigation) is an alderman and New Hampshire State Representative.
He is a Democrat.
Two businesses he owns and operates (Grand Slam Pizza and Tommy K’s) are under investigation by federal authorities. They are both pizza places.
There is a photograph of him shaking hands with former President Barack Obama.
Associate Attorney General Jane Young said that this is a financial investigation.
However, Young also said that authorities are only in the beginning phases of this investigation and that it is likely to continue for several months. She said that the search warrants are only the initial step in what appears to be a wider investigation.
Authorities executed search warrants for two additional businesses not operated by Mr. Katsiantonis. His personal residence is also under investigation. This again suggests that although this is technically a financial investigation it may be related to a wider investigation.
As New Hampshire State Representative, Mr. Katsiantonis has not been present for a roll call vote since the election of Donald J. Trump.
Given the above facts, this investigation may very well be pizza-related, but it is impossible to say for certain at this point.
Source(s)
Carol Robidoux, 'State, local and federal agents execute warrants at Alderman’s home, businesses'. Manchester Inklink. (Feb. 14 2017.) < url >
newworldahead, "Picture of Obama shaking hands with Katsiantonis (twitter.com)". Voat.co. (Feb. 15 2017.) < url >