Sharon McBride

Special prosecutor Christopher Gaal acknowledged an Indiana State Police investigation finding that former DuComb Center director Sharon McBride wasn't always at the work release facility during business hours, but says she wasn't required to be, as an exempt salaried employee.

Special Judge Graham Polando avoided the heart of resident Brian Collier's case over Sharon McBride's residency, ruling that Collier lacks standing to bring it because he's neither a candidate for the office nor a prosecutor.

Citizen Brian Collier's lawsuit to remove Sharon McBride from the South Bend Common Council has gone through six judges and still doesn't have one to begin the case.

Democratic former Monroe County Prosecutor Chris Gaal has been appointed special prosecutor to review allegations against Sharon McBride, and in another case, against county Republican Party Vice-Chair Marvin "Joe" Layne.

St. Joseph County commissioners say they and Indiana State Police have finished their year-long investigation into former DuComb Center director Sharon McBride, and it's now in the hands of a special prosecutor who officials wouldn't identify.

The South Bend Common Council's attorney, Bob Palmer, cited a city ordinance in declining to identify the council members who will be the subject of complaints at the public meeting.

After seeking legal advice, the St. Joseph County Democratic party says that Sharon McBride's intent to return to her home, despite staying elsewhere temporarily, means she hasn't officially moved.

The South Bend Common Council bill would prohibit people during Privilege of the Floor from directly addressing council members or making "repetitive" comments.

When asked if she lives in her council district, South Bend Common Council President Sharon McBride said she pays a mortgage and utilities there. Council Member Oliver Davis says that's not enough.

South Bend council member Oliver Davis says council President Sharon McBride should tell the community whether Council Member Sheila Niezgodski will be disciplined over an alleged assault