Judge OKs delay for Soderquist sentencing
Post-Tribune (IN)
December 10, 2015
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A federal judge has agreed to delay former Lake Station Mayor Keith Soderquist's sentencing, which was set for next week.
Soderquist and his wife, Deborah Soderquist, were convicted in September of using his campaign money and money from the city's food pantry to pay for dozens of gambling trips. However, the Soderquists filed a motion soon after their conviction for a new trial, arguing that U.S. District Judge Rudy Lozano fell asleep several times during their trial.
Lozano has not yet ruled on that motion, which is part of the reason why the Soderquists asked to delay their sentencing. Their attorney, Scott King, also said in the motion that health issues with Deborah Soderquist have delayed their preparation for sentencing.
King asked for another 45 days, although Lozano has not yet set a new date for sentencing.
Post-Tribune (IN)
December 10, 2015
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.proxy.portagelibrary.info/resources/doc/nb/news/159A4CC348782AC8?p=AWNB
A federal judge has agreed to delay former Lake Station Mayor Keith Soderquist's sentencing, which was set for next week.
Soderquist and his wife, Deborah Soderquist, were convicted in September of using his campaign money and money from the city's food pantry to pay for dozens of gambling trips. However, the Soderquists filed a motion soon after their conviction for a new trial, arguing that U.S. District Judge Rudy Lozano fell asleep several times during their trial.
Lozano has not yet ruled on that motion, which is part of the reason why the Soderquists asked to delay their sentencing. Their attorney, Scott King, also said in the motion that health issues with Deborah Soderquist have delayed their preparation for sentencing.
King asked for another 45 days, although Lozano has not yet set a new date for sentencing.
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