Prosecutors seeking 14-month sentence for attorney Page
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Indianapolis attorney Paul J. Page to prison for his role in a real estate deal involving a state-leased office building in Elkhart.
Cory Schouten
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Feds decline to press charges against former prosecutor Brizzi
Federal prosecutors have declined to press criminal charges against former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi after a three-year investigation failed to yield sufficient direct evidence he accepted bribes while in office.
New Land Bank indictment alleges fraud on prior scam victims
A federal grand jury has returned new charges in a fraud scheme involving the Indy Land Bank, including a wire fraud count against two defendants for allegedly fleecing the victims of a previous real estate scam.
Simon suffers setback in antitrust suit
A federal lawsuit alleging monopolistic behavior by Simon Property Group Inc. likely will proceed to trial after a federal judge in South Bend denied a motion by the Indianapolis-based mall giant to dismiss the 3-year-old case.
Scotty’s Brewhouse could shrink with sublease
With business not up to expectations, founder Scott Wise is searching for a tenant to take about 2,500 square feet within the existing 12,000-square-foot space at 1 Virginia Ave.
City expected to tap Flaherty & Collins for former MSA site
The prolific local developer Flaherty & Collins Properties is expected to land a deal with the city to build a residential and commercial skyscraper on part of the former home of Market Square Arena, multiple sources said Monday evening.
New Hostess owners want abatement for equipment
The new owners of Hostess Brands are seeking a tax abatement to support investment of $10 million in new equipment for a plant on the east side that could employ up to 145 people.
Feds used wire tap, undercover agent in Land Bank probe
A federal public-corruption task force used a wire tap and an undercover FBI agent to unravel a fraud scheme authorities say was orchestrated by two city employees and three co-conspirators.
Feds charge 5 in Indy Land Bank kickback scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged two city employees in the Department of Metropolitan Development and three others in a scheme involving cash kickbacks on the sale of properties in the Indy Land Bank.
FBI searches City-County Building, makes multiple arrests in Land Bank probe
FBI agents on Tuesday morning conducted a warrant search at the Department of Metropolitan Development in the City-County Building, shortly after agents arrested multiple people, including city employees.
Mel Simon estate donates $1M to retailing group
The estate of Mel Simon, who helped found Simon Property Group with brother Herb, announced the donation at the annual convention of the International Council of Shopping Centers, which runs in Las Vegas through Wednesday.
Wheels in motion to select developer of MSA site
City officials began interviewing candidates this week to redevelop a downtown parking lot where Market Square Arena once stood. The city last month received bids from six teams, the names of which have been provided by officials.
UPDATE: Brizzi lieutenant agrees to guilty plea in bribery case
David Wyser, the top deputy under former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi, was charged with bribery for his role in the early release of a woman convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme.
A milestone and a transition for the Property Lines blog
From Cory Schouten: For six years, I've used this space mostly to share nuggets I found interesting about real estate in my hometown.