Ex-Gary Mayor Jerome Prince sentenced after taking plea deal

Former Gary Mayor Jerome Prince was sentenced to one year of probation and a $26,750 fine for using campaign funds to purchase a home in the city’s Miller neighborhood. He admitted to one count of wire fraud and will not have to pay restitution to donors. Prince’s actions were considered public corruption by U.S. District Judge Philip Simon, who emphasized the seriousness of the offense and its lasting impact on Prince’s reputation.

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