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Year later, riot costs continue to add up
By The Star Press
Published: 04/24/2008

INDIANA - A riot one year ago at the New Castle Correctional Facility cost a private prison contractor more than $1.1 million in police protection, repairs and improvements. And though that's a bullet dodged by taxpayers, they're not out of the woods yet.

What remains to be calculated is the cost of ongoing legal proceedings in Henry County, where 28 inmates are charged with dozens of felony and misdemeanor crimes. Seven of the men have pleaded guilty and their cases now are complete, but 21 others are pursuing jury trials, and they could rack up significant costs for taxpayers. Read more.

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