Trial dates set for gambling ring case – News Dispatch

MICHIGAN CITY Three local men accused of participating in an illegal gambling ring appeared in La Porte Superior Court No. 1 Thursday for the first time since the Indiana Court of Appeals overturned Judge Michael Bergersons 2016 ruling that the charges against them be dismissed.

Gregory Czizek was scheduled for jury trial to begin Nov. 13, with a plea agreement deadline of Oct. 12.

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