East Chicago
State seeks contempt against East Chicago casino group
May 23, 2013
IL StaffPrincipals of a politically connected East Chicago group that received $16 million in casino revenue intended to benefit the
city should be held in contempt if they continue to fail to disclose what happened to the money, the state argued in court
Thursday.
MoreLake Superior judge to be honored for service at MLK event
January 16, 2013
Jennifer NelsonGov. Mike Pence will recognize four people for their service and commitment to the community, including Lake Superior Judge
Calvin D. Hawkins, at an event honoring the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Indiana
Statehouse.
MoreAG argues contempt warranted in East Chicago suit
January 16, 2013
Dave StaffordAfter seven years, there still has been no discovery on $16 million in casino revenue funneled to East Chicago Second Century.
MoreNorthwest Indiana officials indicted on federal charges
October 5, 2012
IL StaffSix people in northwest Indiana, including three council members, were indicted Thursday on federal charges resulting from
an investigation by the Northern District of Indiana’s Public Corruption Task Force.
More7th Circuit upholds embezzlement convictions against ex-mayor
December 28, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed ex-East Chicago Mayor George Pabey’s convictions of embezzling government
funds and conspiring to embezzle and found the District Court didn’t err when it sentenced him to 60 months in prison.
MoreAppellate judges will hear arguments in East Chicago
October 4, 2011
IL StaffA panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges will travel to northern Indiana Thursday to hear the appeal of a man convicted
of attempted murder.
MoreSettlement resolves casino money cases
September 28, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe six-year casino revenue litigation that sparked multiple lawsuits statewide, went to Indiana’s appellate courts
multiple times, and led to legislative initiatives is coming to a close.
More7th Circuit affirms judgment for officers in diabetic man’s case
August 29, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the City of East Chicago and police officers on an
estate’s excessive force and other claims, finding the officers had reasonable suspicion that a diabetic man who was
having a hypoglycemic episode was possibly intoxicated.
MoreEx-mayor argues $108 million judgment can be discharged in bankruptcy
July 22, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe ex-East Chicago mayor hit with a $108 million racketeering judgment because of public corruption wants a federal bankruptcy
court to dismiss a civil complaint against him that questions whether the judgment is dischargeable under bankruptcy code.
MoreIn his honor...
May 25, 2011
IL StaffA ceremony May 11 marked the official renaming and dedication of the Lake Superior court building in East Chicago in honor
of recently retired Lake Circuit Judge Lorenzo Arredondo.
MoreBankruptcy doesn't eliminate judgment
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana attorney general’s office doesn’t think the former East Chicago mayor hit with a $108 million racketeering
judgment stemming from public corruption should be able to avoid paying back that amount by declaring bankruptcy.
MoreAG wants trustee for casino revenue
March 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsTwo days of court mediation are scheduled in mid-April for the long-running litigation concerning East Chicago casino revenue
and economic development agreements, but the Indiana attorney general wants the city council to consider setting up a trusteeship
for the millions of dollars generated through those agreements.
MoreTrustee: Pastrick's bankruptcy not an abuse
March 8, 2011
Michael HoskinsReversing her decision from a month ago, a federal trustee has determined that former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick’s
income is not too high to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and his filing should not be considered to be an abuse of the process.
MoreBankruptcy delays collection effort
January 5, 2011
Michael HoskinsFormer East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick has filed for bankruptcy, putting on hold the state’s attempt to seize his
property to help pay off the $108 million he owes from a civil racketeering default judgment against him.
MoreSecond Century suit can proceed
November 10, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has lifted a stay on the litigation involving East Chicago’s accounting and use of casino revenue,
allowing the state to proceed with discovery and ask the court to require a for-profit organization to turn over documents
relating to millions in casino revenue.
MoreJustices remind parties about decision certification
September 16, 2010
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has granted a rehearing on the appeal involving East Chicago casino money, using the chance to warn
parties to not jump the gun in how it responds once an appellate ruling is initially issued.
MoreEast Chicago casino case still alive
July 26, 2010
Michael HoskinsA years-long court battle over millions of dollars in East Chicago casino revenue remains alive after a Marion County judge
vacated an earlier dismissal of the civil suit and blocked the release of $8 million in disputed funds that had been part
of a settlement.
MorePolice entry violated man's constitutional rights
July 1, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe entry by police into a man’s apartment based on uncorroborated information from an anonymous source violated the
man’s federal and state constitutional rights, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. Because of this, the drugs
found in the man’s apartment must be suppressed.
MoreEast Chicago-casino settlement up in air
May 12, 2010
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior Judge declined to immediately decide on the state's request to set aside a partial settlement in a dispute
about East Chicago casino revenues.
MoreAG objects to East Chicago settlement
April 12, 2010
IL StaffThe Indiana Attorney General has filed an objection to a City of East Chicago deal with Second Century, a for-profit company
that has received casino money, that would settle a lawsuit between the parties.
MoreRICO case against former East Chicago mayor nets $108M in damages
March 17, 2010
Michael HoskinsA federal judge has ordered an ex-mayor and top allies to pay more than $108 million in damages for a voting scandal a decade
ago, but in doing so he's rejected the Indiana Attorney General's most novel and far-reaching legal arguments in a landmark
civil racketeering case centered on public corruption in East Chicago.
MoreRacketeering case nets $108 million in damages
March 12, 2010
Michael HoskinsA federal judge has ordered an ex-mayor and top allies to pay more than $108 million in damages on a civil racketeering case,
but in doing so he's rejected the Indiana Attorney General's most novel and far-reaching legal arguments centered
on public corruption in East Chicago.
MoreAG opposes East Chicago settlement terms
February 19, 2010
IL StaffIndiana's Attorney General opposes a proposed settlement between the city of East Chicago and a developer regarding riverboat
casino revenues because it would grant additional money to that developer at a time when the state is suing to open up the
financial books.
MoreFeds indict East Chicago mayor, former official
February 4, 2010
Michael HoskinsAnother East Chicago mayor is now being charged in the federal court for alleged misuse of public money, and defense attorneys
say they'll go to trial to fight the charges.
MoreCompany filed suit within applicable limitations
December 30, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA construction company's attempt to cast itself in the same class of professionals as attorneys or architects was rejected
by the Indiana Court of Appeals today. The appellate court upheld on interlocutory appeal the denial of the company's
motion for summary judgment in a breach of contract complaint.
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Never heard of remand to another state. How often does that happen?
I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.