Feb 4 Local News White Convicted of Six Counts, Removed From Office A Hamilton County, Indiana jury has found Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White guilty of six felony counts. The convictions mean White is also out of a job. White was convicted of three counts of voter fraud, two counts of perjury and one count of theft related to his voter registration during the 2010 Republican […] By Rick Howlett Feb 4 Local News White Convicted of Six Counts, Removed From Office Rick Howlett
Feb 3 Local News Jury Deliberations Continue in Charlie White Trial A jury in Hamilton County, Indiana has been deliberating since about 12:30pm in the voter fraud trial of Secretary of State Charlie White. The Indianapolis Star reports the panel has been deliberating through the evening and was scheduled to be served dinner at 7:00pm. Special prosecutor Dan Sigler Jr. argued this morning that White knowingly […] By Rick Howlett Feb 3 Local News Jury Deliberations Continue in Charlie White Trial Rick Howlett
Feb 3 Local News Closing Arguments Begin In Charlie White Trial From the Associated Press: Closing arguments are under way at the voter fraud trial of Indiana’s elections chief in a case that could oust him from office. Special prosecutor Dan Sigler Jr. argued this morning that Secretary of State Charlie White knowingly committed voter fraud for political power. White’s attorney, Carl Brizzi, said in his […] By Rick Howlett Feb 3 Local News Closing Arguments Begin In Charlie White Trial Rick Howlett
Feb 2 Local News Charlie White Trial Winding Down Closing arguments are set for tomorrow in the criminal trial of Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White. White’s defense lawyer rested Thursday without presenting a case against voter fraud charges that could oust him from office. White is charged with seven felony counts including fraud, perjury and theft. If he’s convicted of a single felony […] By Rick Howlett Feb 2 Local News Charlie White Trial Winding Down Rick Howlett
Jan 4 Local News Judge: White Can Stay In Office During Appeals A judge said today that Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White can remain in office while the courts determine his eligibility to hold the post. Marion Circuit Judge Louis Rosenberg ruled last week that White was ineligible to stay in office because he did not live in the precinct where he was registered to vote […] By Rick Howlett Jan 4 Local News Judge: White Can Stay In Office During Appeals Rick Howlett
Jan 3 Local News Judge To Rule Wednesday In Charlie White Case A judge says he’ll rule tomorrow on Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White’s bid to remain in office while he appeals an order removing him from the statewide post. Marion Circuit Court Judge Louis Rosenberg ruled last month that White is ineligible to hold the office because he did not live at the address listed […] By Rick Howlett Jan 3 Local News Judge To Rule Wednesday In Charlie White Case Rick Howlett
Dec 19 Local News Indiana Judge: Charlie White Must Stand Trial A judge has rejected a motion by Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White to have his criminal charges dismissed. White faces seven felony counts, including voter fraud, for allegedly lying about where he lived at the time of the 2010 primary. In seeking the dismissal, White pointed to an Indiana Recount Commission ruling this year […] By Rick Howlett Dec 19 Local News Indiana Judge: Charlie White Must Stand Trial Rick Howlett
Nov 23 Local News Ruling In White Case Expected Within A Month A judge says he’ll rule within 30 days whether Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White is eligible to hold office. A Marion County judge heard arguments today on the challenge by state Democrats of a June decision in White’s favor by the Indiana Recount Commission. Democrats argue White improperly used his ex-wife’s address in the […] By Rick Howlett Nov 23 Local News Ruling In White Case Expected Within A Month Rick Howlett
Oct 14 Local News White Cautions Presidential Campaigns Preparing For 2012 From the Associated Press Indiana’s embattled Secretary of State Charlie White is advising presidential campaigns to be careful following revelations of questionable signatures on petitions in the 2008 contest. White said Friday he will be looking for organized efforts to fraudulently place a candidate on the ballot. He also recommended candidates looking to run in […] By Rick Howlett Oct 14 Local News White Cautions Presidential Campaigns Preparing For 2012 Rick Howlett
Oct 13 Local News Bayh: White’s Fraud Claim “Baseless” From the Associated Press Former U.S. Senator Evan Bayh says voter fraud allegations raised against him and his wife by embattled Republican Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White are baseless. White filed documents this week with the Marion County prosecutor’s office requesting that an independent prosecutor investigate whether the Bayhs voted fraudulently in Indiana’s May […] By Rick Howlett Oct 13 Local News Bayh: White’s Fraud Claim “Baseless” Rick Howlett
Oct 12 Local News White Seeks Vote Fraud Probe of Former Sen. Bayh The chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party is dismissing a claim made by embattled Republican Secretary of State Charlie White as “reckless and ridiculous.” In documents filed Tuesday in Marion County, White (pictured) asks that a special prosecutor be appointed to investigate the Bayhs for vote fraud. He claims the former senator and his wife […] By Rick Howlett Oct 12 Local News White Seeks Vote Fraud Probe of Former Sen. Bayh Rick Howlett
Oct 10 Local News Controversial Bonus for MSD Director, Hearing Set for Indiana Secretary of State, Faster Electronic Processing for EPOs, Voter Registration Deadline Tomorrow: Afternoon Review Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is waiting until a state auditor’s review of the Metropolitan Sewer District is complete before making any judgements on a new controversy in the agency. MSD Executive Director Bud Schardein is set to receive a $200,000 bonus from a hidden trust fund. MSD officials say the compensation is standard to retain […] By Laura Ellis Oct 10 Local News Controversial Bonus for MSD Director, Hearing Set for Indiana Secretary of State, Faster Electronic Processing for EPOs, Voter Registration Deadline Tomorrow: Afternoon Review Laura Ellis
Oct 10 Local News Hearing Set In Charlie White Eligibility Case A November 23rd hearing date has been set for arguments on whether Indiana’s Secretary of State should remain in office. The Indiana Recount Commission in June rejected the state Democratic Party’s argument that Republican Charlie White is ineligible, but the party petitioned for a judicial review of the ruling. White is accused of illegally using […] By Rick Howlett Oct 10 Local News Hearing Set In Charlie White Eligibility Case Rick Howlett
Jun 28 Local News Panel Says White Eligible To Hold Office; Criminal Trial Pending Indiana’s Recount Commission says Republican Secretary of State Charlie White is eligible to hold office. The two Republicans and one Democrat on the panel unanimously rejected a challenge by Democrats who argue White was illegally registered to vote because he used his ex-wife’s home address on the registration form. That’s where he was registered when […] By Rick Howlett Jun 28 Local News Panel Says White Eligible To Hold Office; Criminal Trial Pending Rick Howlett
Jun 28 Local News Indiana Recount Commission: White Eligible To Hold Office From the Associated Press The Indiana Recount Commission has voted 3-0 to reject a challenge that Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was ineligible to run for the office he now holds. The panel of two Republicans and one Democrat voted Tuesday to turn down the contention from Democrats that White was illegally registered to […] By Rick Howlett Jun 28 Local News Indiana Recount Commission: White Eligible To Hold Office Rick Howlett