Vote fraud indictments expected today
NWI Times
Feb 13, 2004
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CROWN POINT -- State and local law enforcement officials expect to unveil one or more major indictments today involving vote fraud and public corruption.
Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter and Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter scheduled a press conference for this morning "pertaining to the special grand jury investigation."
The Carters publicly predicted last month that the special grand jury would issue indictments before its term of office ends this month. A source close to the investigation said the two would announce more significant charges than last November's indictment of an elderly Hobart Township couple for voting outside their home precinct.
The Carters empaneled seven grand jury members last August in the wake of allegations East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick and Schererville Town Judge Deborah Riga won Democratic primaries last spring with the help of suspect absentee ballots.
The Carters also assembled a task force of 13 investigators from both of the offices and state police. Dozens of witnesses have testified the past six months.
Bernard Carter said last summer he had a target list exceeding 100 names. There were expectations the local grand jury would immediately issue blanket indictments last year in both East Chicago and Schererville. However, the Carters said last month the investigation would take as long as necessary to be completely thorough.
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