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Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler, 78, has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of theft. The plea agreement was signed Tuesday by Tyler, defense attorney James Voyles and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiffany Preston. ....
Muncie corruption defendants receive August trial date View Comments INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. While history suggests postponements are a possibility, no fewer than five defendants charged in a years-long federal probe of corruption in Muncie city government are set to stand trial Aug. 2. The trials should they take place would be held in three courtrooms at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Indianapolis. In one courtroom, Phil Nichols, former Delaware County Democratic Party chairman, would stand trial with former Muncie Police officer Jess Neal and local contractor Tony Franklin. They are charged in connection with big-rigging allegations tied to Muncie Sanitary District projects during the administration of then-Mayor Dennis Tyler. ....