East Chicago man convicted of shooting trucker will appeal sentence

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Dec. 5, 2025, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 5, 2025, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/05/east-chicago-man-convicted-of-shooting-trucker-will-appeal-sentence/

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A man convicted of shooting a trucker in a busy intersection during the morning rush three years ago plans to appeal the sentence handed down to him Thursday. Lake Superior Court Judge Gina Jones sentenced Paul Michael Sloat, 29, of East Chicago, to 25 years, 20 of which will be served in prison, t...