27 Facts About Philip Giordano

Philip Giordano was born in Caracas, Venezuela, to Italian parents and his family moved to the United States when he was two years old.

Philip Giordano was born in Caracas, Venezuela, to Rocco and Olimpia Philip Giordano.

Philip Giordano has one older sister and one younger brother.

Philip Giordano attended Holy Cross High School, however he wasn't able to graduate with his class in 1981 after getting caught smoking marijuana.

Philip Giordano served in the United States Marine Corps from 1981 until 1985.

Philip Giordano attended Naugatuck Valley Community College, before transferring to the University of Connecticut.

Philip Giordano graduated with an undergraduate degree in political science in 1988.

Philip Giordano ran for the position again in the 1994 general election and won.

Philip Giordano considered running for the United States House of Representatives against Congressman James H Maloney in the 1998 election.

Philip Giordano considered running for Connecticut State Treasurer that same year.

On July 18,2001, Philip Giordano announced he would not seek a fourth term as Mayor.

Lieberman focused on his vice presidential run and refused to show up at debates; Philip Giordano, mostly ignored by the press, received some coverage by debating alone and mocking Lieberman.

Philip Giordano showed agents cash and suits he received from Pontoriero during his cooperation.

Philip Giordano made calls to Michael Horton, an executive at Northeast Energy Partners.

Philip Giordano tried to solicit a $25,000 payment from Horton in return for a $2 million contract to supply gas to the city; however, Horton did not make the payment.

Philip Giordano was convicted of violating the girls' civil rights.

Philip Giordano was credited for 23 months as time served.

In June 2007, Giordano pleaded no contest to the state charges and Judge Joan K Alexander sentenced him to 18 years in prison that ran concurrent to his federal sentence with credit for time served since his arrest.

In January 2004, Philip Giordano filed an appeal on his federal conviction in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

In June 2007, Philip Giordano filed a memorandum to have his sentenced reduced to 25 years.

In 2006, Philip Giordano sued the city for back pay resulting from sick days and vacation time.

In 2006, Philip Giordano was assaulted by a fellow inmate at Garner Correctional Institution.

In 2015, Philip Giordano petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus and certificate of appealability, claiming that his original trial attorney never conveyed the offer of a 15-year plea deal.

In July 2020, Philip Giordano petitioned for compassionate release from federal prison due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In November 2021, Philip Giordano sought a reduction in his sentence, citing teaching classes to inmates and continuing to help federal authorities including the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation in their efforts to combat organized crime.

In January 2023, Philip Giordano filed an appeal against the judge's denial for early release.

Philip Giordano is serving his original 37-year sentence at the Yazoo City Low Security Federal Correctional Institution in Mississippi.