At least one of the counts, included an offer of sex in exchange for pills, although it didn't actually take place, ... This jail was out of control without a doubt.

This grand jury is done. They referred it over to the next grand jury for some further investigation. Potentially, we may hear from some more witnesses.

I think facts were pretty clear. I wasn't surprised.

A guilty plea is a guilty plea the way I look at it, ... He is found guilty legally. There is no difference. He is a convicted felon at this point. He is out of office. I'm OK with it.

Sometimes you have to look at the bigger picture.

Two, I had to look at the bigger picture. I got him convicted. He is a convicted felon. He is out of office. The Whitley County Jail will reopen. It will save taxpayers thousands of dollars. It is a decision I had to make.

Amazingly not, ... I didn't talk to them. I knew their plight. I talked to them before the indictment was issued, but I didn't consult with them about this plea. I knew the facts and circumstances, but I did not get any pressure. It surprised me. I thought I might.

He forged that guy's name on the check, and cashed it.

I'll make a plea offer to him. He can take it. If he doesn't, then there might be more grand jury investigation.