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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA northwest Indiana woman who alleged she was wrongfully held in jail for nearly two months in a case of mistaken identity has reached a $6,000 settlement in the case.
The Post-Tribune reported court records show that Gloria J. Blue of Gary also will get attorneys' fees as part of this month's settlement.
Blue sued the Porter County Sheriff's Office and others in September in federal court. She alleged she was charged with felony drug dealing and jailed in Valparaiso after a confidential informant falsely told a county police officer that she delivered cocaine. Blue says she regularly told jail officials that they had the wrong person, but she was ignored.
Authorities in March reviewed evidence, including video footage of drug deals, and concluded Blue was not, in fact, involved. Charges against her were dismissed.
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