Displaying 2 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "delaware county prosecutor".
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#715 | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
August 11th, 2026 | 1 hr 45 mins
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In Episode 715 of The Political Spotlight, host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the latest developments in the Delaware County EMS investigation involving former Office Manager Meagan R. Coutinho. Bilbrey traces the case from the first public reports in March 2026, through the Indiana State Police investigation and Coutinho’s June 3 arrest, to the August 11 filing of 10 felony charges by Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman. The charges include multiple counts of Theft and Fraud, along with Conflict of Interest and Official Misconduct, stemming from allegations involving unauthorized compensation and overtime, EMS-related funds, retirement benefits, a private cleaning company, and the Delta High School Girls Golf Boosters. Bilbrey also examines the potential penalties and raises broader questions about payroll oversight, internal controls, financial accountability, and whether John Coutinho or anyone else may have been involved. Meagan R. Coutinho is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#500 | THE FIVE HUNDREDTH EPISODE! | The Political Spotlight
August 3rd, 2025 | 2 hrs 29 mins
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This 500th episode might be a milestone event, but there is no time to celebrate...'The Political Spotlight' delivers hard-hitting commentary on the latest political developments in Muncie and across Indiana. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers party shifts on the Muncie City Council, a canceled budget workshop, upcoming meetings, a complaint involving the Delaware County Prosecutor, and new revelations in another police corruption scandal. Plus, a major announcement to mark this 500th episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight