Gary mayor addresses investigation into Nicole Mabon-Brewer's death

Summary

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is weighing in on the investigation into the death of Nicole Mabon-Brewer , whose family believes her husband, former Gary City Councilman Ron Brewer, may have been involved. In a statement released Wednesday, Melton says the city made a deliberate decision to stay separate from the investigation to avoid any actual or perceived conflict of interest. He says the city supported the appointment of a special prosecutor, and the Lake County Prosecutor's Office subsequently requested that Indiana State Police take over the investigation. The Gary Police Department agreed…

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