High court pulls Philpot's law license

The Indiana Supreme Court is suspending the law license of former Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot in the wake of his conviction for public corruption.

Philpot surrenders to Michigan federal prison facility

CROWN POINT | Former Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot surrendered Tuesday at a federal prison in Michigan to begin serving an 18-month sentence imposed by the court last month.

Philpot asks to remain free on bond during appeal process

HAMMOND | Former Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot has asked to stay out of jail pending the appeal of his conviction for stealing more than $24,000 in bonuses from public child support incentive funds.

Will Philpot's fate keep other pols on the straight and narrow?

CROWN POINT | An advocate for ethics training for local government employees said it will take more than the downfall of former Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot to scare other potentially corrupt public officials straight.

Philpot's attorney reacts to sentence

Defense lawyer Kerry C. Connor speaks about the 18 month prison sentence given to her client, former Lake County Clerk, Thomas Philpot.

Philpot sentenced to 18 months for public corruption

Former Lake County Coroner and Clerk Thomas Philpot, center, and his legal team leave the Federal Courthouse in Hammond after his sentencing on federal theft and public corruption charges. Philpot received 18 months in prison.

Philpot sentenced to 18 months for public corruption

HAMMOND | Former Lake County coroner and clerk Thomas Philpot and his legal team arrive at the Federal Courthouse for sentencing on federal theft and public corruption charges in Hammond on Thursday, February 21, 2013.

Philpot sentenced to 18 months for public corruption

HAMMOND | Former Lake County coroner and clerk Thomas Philpot and his legal team arrive at the Federal Courthouse for sentencing on federal theft and public corruption charges in Hammond on Thursday, February 21, 2013.

Philpot sentenced to 18 months for public corruption

HAMMOND | Former Lake County coroner and clerk Thomas Philpot and his legal team arrive at the Federal Courthouse for sentencing on federal theft and public corruption charges in Hammond on Thursday, February 21, 2013.

Philpot sentenced to 18 months for public corruption

Former Lake County coroner and clerk Thomas Philpot and his legal team arrive at the Federal Courthouse for sentencing on federal theft and public corruption charges in Hammond on Thursday.

Philpot sentenced to 18 months for public corruption

Former Lake County Coroner and Clerk Thomas Philpot, second from left, and his legal team arrive Thursday at the Federal Courthouse in Hammond for sentencing on theft and public corruption charges.

New coroner achieves professional certification

CROWN POINT | Lake County Coroner Merrilee D. Frey announced Friday she has been certified by the state as a medical death investigator.

Philpot seeks acquittal or new trial for federal convictions

HAMMOND | Embattled former Lake County official Tom Philpot is requesting his convictions be overturned on the grounds he didn't have a fair trial, federal court records show.

Newest Lake County coroner hires experienced staff

CROWN POINT | Lake County's newest coroner unveiled an administrative staff Monday with name recognition and experience.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Lake County GOP offers chance for clean government

In the last 25 years there have been more than 50 Democrats in Lake County who have been convicted of political corruption.

Caucus to replace disgraced Lake County coroner set for Sept. 15

HAMMOND | Lake County's Democratic precinct committeemen are being called to gather at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 to name the next county coroner.

EDITORIAL: Philpot provides incentive for ethics training

Yet another politician has been removed from office because of public corruption. Former Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot was convicted on five counts of theft and fraud charges.

Veteran investigator temporarily takes over vacant Lake coroner office

CROWN POINT | PJ Adams, a veteran law enforcement official, is serving as Lake county's interim county coroner in the wake of former Coroner Thomas Philpot's weekend conviction.

Frey ready to step in as next Lake County coroner

HAMMOND | Merrilee Frey said Friday she is prepared to step forward as the next Lake County coroner in the wake of Thomas Philpot's conviction of theft of federal funds.