Charges dropped against Porter County man accused of having children fondle him
Defense attorney Jesse Harper said an eight-hour hearing resulted in the judge ruling that a videotaped interview of one of the children is unreliable.
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Defense attorney Jesse Harper said an eight-hour hearing resulted in the judge ruling that a videotaped interview of one of the children is unreliable.
On a foggy New Year’s morning, it was standing room only as Porter County Republicans met at the county council chambers to swear in their newly elected county and township officials. A smaller crowd was in attendance a few hours later when Porter County Democrats met in the room to do the same.
The judge said she has known Gary Germann for at least 20 years and said he serves as an example of passion and dedication.
What is lacking are the medical records, including the toxicology test results, of the driver accused of causing the crash, the prosecutor said.
The accused insulted veterans and downplayed the seriousness of drunken driving, "implying people killed by drunk drivers probably deserved to die," a court document reads.