BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A subpoena for the testimony of Gov. Ned Lamont has been served at the Office of the Attorney General of Connecticut in relation to the bribery trial of Lamont's former state deputy budget director, Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis.

Norm Pattis, the defense attorney for Diamantis, has requested Lamont's testimony and described the subpoena as akin to an "insurance policy" in the event he chooses to actually call the governor to the stand.

"Mr. Diamantis will testify, and then we will see what is necessary thereafter," Pattis said.

“We have accepted service on behalf of the Governor and will respond accordingly," said Elizabeth Benton, spokesperson for Connecticut's attorney general.

The governor can motion to quash the subpoena.

Federal prosecutors allege that

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