THE PRICE OF SILENCE: Inside the $7,500+ Taxpayer Bill for the Lawrence Superior Court I Crisis

BEDFORD, IN — While the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications (JQC) focuses on charges of "illegal drug use" and "lack of candor," a deeper story is emerging from the ledger of the Lawrence County Auditor.

A comprehensive audit by The Watchdog/Mugshots and Records has uncovered the literal price tag of the ongoing crisis within Lawrence Superior Court I. While Judge John M. Plummer III has remained on the public payroll during his leave of absence, Lawrence County taxpayers have been forced to pay twice for justice.