Court news: Man charged with running over woman; new charges in Jimmijion Bailey case
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Witness account questioned in bail hearing for fatal shooting suspect
A Lake County prosecutor questioned a witness’ account of a fatal shooting during a New Year's Day custody handoff, saying it did not match what was captured on video.
Third person charged in Jimmijion Bailey’s death
A digital trail led authorities to charge Ralph Stokes’ relative with helping him to dispose of Jimmijion Bailey’s body in October 2024.
Court briefs: Men face rape, intimidation charges in separate cases
Court news from around the region.
Portage man convicted in child sexual misconduct trial
A Portage man accused of molesting three boys was convicted Wednesday after a three-day trial.
Chicago man convicted of molesting girl in East Chicago
Jurors convicted a Chicago man Wednesday afternoon of molesting an underage teen girl in East Chicago.
Sin City ‘Preacher’ faces up to 20 years after RICO guilty plea
A former Sin City Deciples president faces up to 20 years after a new guilty plea last week in federal court on a RICO charge.
Merrillville man gets 2.5 years for pocketing $840K in COVID-19 loans
A Merrillville man was sentenced to 2.5 years Tuesday for embezzling $840,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
Trials start for child molesting, sexual misconduct with a minor
A pair of Lake County trials started Monday for child molesting and sexual misconduct with a minor.
Gary woman gets 45 years for killing child’s father during custody handoff
A Gary woman was sentenced to 45 years Monday in a plea deal for killing her daughter’s father during a custody handoff.