The Waterbury Times| Fact Check Friday | Published June5, 2026

Claim: Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is going to prison.

Verdict: FALSE (for now)

Over the past several weeks, social media posts, political commentators, and online discussions have repeatedly claimed that former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is “going to prison” amid multiple investigations into her conduct while serving as mayor.

While Stewart is facing serious scrutiny and multiple investigations, there is currently no evidence that she is going to prison, and she has not been charged with any crime.

What We Know

In May, an independent investigative report commissioned by the City of New Britain alleged that Stewart improperly used a city-issued purchasing card for personal, family, and political expenses totaling more than $200,000 over several years. The report concluded that some actions could expose Stewart to both civil and criminal liability and recommended further review by law enforcement authorities.

Following the report’s release, Stewart suspended her campaign for Connecticut governor and stated publicly that she would make restitution for any expenses she improperly charged to the city.

Since then, Connecticut State Police, state officials, and federal authorities have reportedly reviewed aspects of the allegations. Additional investigations have also been launched regarding Stewart’s handling of the Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund and other financial matters connected to her time in office.

What We Don’t Know

Despite the ongoing investigations:

• Erin Stewart has not been arrested.
• Erin Stewart has not been indicted.
• Erin Stewart has not been convicted of any crime.
• No court has sentenced her to prison.

Some legal experts and former law enforcement officials have suggested the allegations could potentially result in criminal charges, but that remains speculation until prosecutors make a formal decision.

Why People Are Saying It

The allegations outlined in the investigative report are serious. The report alleges misuse of taxpayer funds, improper reimbursements, questionable separation payouts, and other conduct that investigators say may warrant criminal review. Recent reports have also revealed ongoing state and federal investigations.

However, investigations are not convictions.

In the American justice system, a person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Bottom Line

As of June 5, 2026, Erin Stewart is not going to prison because no criminal charges have been filed, no conviction has occurred, and no judge has imposed a prison sentence.

Could that change in the future? Possibly. Investigations remain active and ongoing.

But the claim that “Erin Stewart is going to prison” is currently False.

Fact Check Friday Rating: FALSE

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