Delay sought in Soderquist public corruption case
NWI Times
Jun 22, 2016
HAMMOND — A 60-day delay has been requested in the federal sentencing of former Lake Station Mayor Keith Soderquist and his wife, Deborah Soderquist, who were found guilty Sept. 11 of improperly taking thousands of dollars from Keith Soderquist’s re-election campaign fund and the city’s food pantry account to gamble at nearby casinos.
The request, which is sought by attorneys for the government and the Soderquists, said “additional investigative matters” had come to their attention that could impact the sentencing.
The additional 60 days are needed to review the new information and prepare for sentencing, according to Wednesday’s request.
Sentencing currently is scheduled for July 13.
Keith Soderquist and stepdaughter Miranda Brakley also have admitted in federal court she embezzled City Court funds and he tried to cover it up.
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