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Hearing set on plea agreement in corruption case
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. A U.S. District Court judge has set a hearing to determine whether a Delaware County businessman intends to plead guilty in a corruption-related case.
Jeffrey Burke was indicted in September 2018 in a federal investigation of corruption involving the Muncie Sanitary District and then-Mayor Dennis Tyler s administration.
Burke is charged with bank fraud, making false statements to an FBI agent and obstruction of grand jury proceedings.
In a motion filed this month, the U.S. Attorney s office indicated Burke has been offered a plea agreement, but has not indicated whether he will accept or reject the plea offer.
Muncie corruption defendants receive August trial date
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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.
San Diego s largest conventions will face additional restrictions
The governor s announcement paving the way for conventions to return this summer came with an extra requirement for those expecting more than 5,000 attendees.
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) The governor s announcement this week paving the way for conventions to return to San Diego came with an extra requirement for those expecting more than 5,000 attendees: proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
On Tuesday, Gov. Newsom announced a June 15 target date for the full reopening of the economy, including meetings and conventions. That led to celebration among the region s hard-hit tourism industry.
All-Star Game prospect gives businesses hope
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) Major League Baseball s decision to pull the All-Star Game from Atlanta is giving businesses near Petco Park hope that the midsummer classic could come back to San Diego this year.
The league announced it would relocate the game due to Georgia s controversial new voter law.