Federal judge approves $7.2 million settlement in inmate lawsuit

HAMMOND | A federal judge signed off Friday on a $7.2 million settlement Lake County has agreed to pay to inmates who complained about jail conditions.

Victims view Weinberger sentence as sufficient

HAMMOND | Former patients and victims of Mark Weinberger expressed measured joy Friday for the seven-year prison sentence the former sinus doctor received.

Judge speaks about crime trends at Hobart chamber meeting

HOBART | The methamphetamine lab operation uncovered in Hobart a year ago is an example of an area crime trend, Chief Judge Philip Simon said.

Weinberger seeks credit for time served

HAMMOND | Indicted former Merrillville sinus doctor Mark Weinberger is asking a federal judge to let him walk free following a sentencing hearing slated for later this week.

MARK KIESLING: Order in the court -- I'll have a black coffee

Someone get federal judge Rudy Lozano a cup of hot black coffee, stat!

Lake County to pay $7.2 million to jail inmates in settlement

HAMMOND | Lake County has agreed to pay $7.2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by inmates who complained about jail conditions, court records show.

Weinberger to get new attorney

HAMMOND | A federal judge has granted indicted former Merrillville sinus doctor Mark Weinberger his request for a new attorney but cautioned the defendant against representing himself in an upcoming fraud trial.

Gary man pleads guilty in drug case to firearm, dealing counts

HAMMOND | Darrell Loving, 22, of Gary, pleaded guilty in federal court this week in connection with a drug charge.

Powell wants early end to federal probation

HAMMOND | Former Lake County tax collector Roosevelt Powell wants an early end to his probation.

Letters defend plea deal for Nose Doc despite 'too lenient' criticism

Ten letters from family, friends, co-workers and the mother of a satisfied patient were filed in Hammond federal court Thursday, defending the convicted Merrillville "Nose Doctor" and his plea deal with prosecutors.