Soderquist sentencing delayed
NWI Times
December 09, 2015 - 2:45PM
HAMMOND — Former Lake Station Mayor Keith Soderquist and his wife, Deborah, were granted a delay in next Tuesday's sentencing for improperly using money from Keith's campaign fund and the city's food pantry account to gamble.
U.S. District Judge Rudy Lozano granted the motion Tuesday and has yet to set a new date.
The delay was sought by defense attorney Scott King, who argued there are decisions still pending in Soderquist's request for a new judge and new trial.
The couple, who was convicted Sept. 11, is arguing that Lozano fell asleep at least two times during their trial.
Federal prosecutors have said they reviewed courtroom security video and found no reason the Soderquists should be granted a new trial.
King said his ability to meet with the defendants to review draft versions of the pre-sentence reports has been compromised by Deborah Soderquist's health and King's schedule.
King said the prosecutor in the case does not object to the continuance. A delay of 45 days was requested.
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