Former Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to casino corruption charge

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Former Indiana Legislator Pleads Guilty To Supporting Bill Favoring Casino In Exchange For $350,000 Job Offer

A former lawmaker in Indiana pleaded guilty Tuesday to a casino corruption charge, according to The Associated Press (AP).

Former Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to casino corruption charge

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana lawmaker pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a bill favoring a casino in exchange for promises of lucrative employment. Sean Eberhart, 57, was charged with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. He had agreed to plead guilty earlier this month. The offense is punishable by a maximum sentence of five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. Judge Matthew P. Brookman of the …

Former Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to casino corruption charge

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana lawmaker pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a bill favoring a casino in exchange for promises of lucrative employment. Sean Eberhart, 57, was charged with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. He had earlier this month. The offense is punishable by a maximum sentence of five years in prison, three […]

Former Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to casino corruption charge

By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana lawmaker has pleaded guilty to a fraud charge in connection with a casino corruption scheme. Former Indiana state Rep. Sean Eberhart entered his plea before a judge in federal court in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Eberhart is accused of supporting a 2019 bill allowing Spectacle Entertainment to buy and relocate two casinos in exchange for the promise of future employment with …

Former Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to casino corruption charge

By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana lawmaker has pleaded guilty to a fraud charge in connection with a casino corruption scheme. Former Indiana state Rep. Sean Eberhart entered his plea before a judge in federal court in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Eberhart is accused of supporting a 2019 bill allowing Spectacle Entertainment to buy and relocate two casinos in exchange for the promise of future employment with …