Court docs: Multiple lawmen on the take in NW Indiana gambling ring
Court documents reveal a gambling ring in NW Indiana involved corrupt law enforcement officers and connections to organized crime.Summary
Court documents reveal that a gambling ring in Northwest Indiana operated with corrupt police and public officials. The two accused leaders, James "Jimmy the Greek" Gerodemos and Dean "Gem" Gialamas, allegedly used the movie "Goodfellas" as a blueprint for their operations. Investigators found that payouts were made at multiple restaurants, including one owned by an Outfit associate. The investigation has uncovered that at least three law enforcement officers were on the take, including two federal agents and a local policeman who allegedly worked as a bookie. Additionally, the ring allegedly borrowed money from a drug cartel. These revelations are expected to lead to additional federal charges, including racketeering charges under the RICO Act.
(Source：NBC 5 Chicago)