Attorney attempting to overturn three separate felony convictions in Elkhart
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ELKHART, Ind. - An attorney is attempting to overturn three separate felony convictions investigated by the Elkhart Police Department.
On January 25, the Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether Elkhart County Judge Teresa Cataldo needs to be removed from their cases.
Pink Robinson was convicted of three felony counts of robbery with a deadly weapon.
Iris Seabolt and Leon Tyson have both been convicted of murder.
All three are separate cases but all three claim they were the victims of systemic police and prosecutorial misconduct.
They've all filed for post-conviction relief to overturn those convictions.
But they argue Judge Cataldo, who's presiding over their cases, has multiple conflicts of interest.
In court filings they argue she's made statements prematurely, dismissing allegations of misconduct against Elkhart Police, is friends with County Prosecutor Vicki Becker, and that a deposition with her ex-husband, a former reserve officer at the Elkhart Police Department, suggests Judge Cataldo may already be aware of past misconduct.
Judge Cataldo has so far refused to recuse herself and an appeal asking for her removal failed, which is why it's now reaching the Indiana Supreme Court which will decide the issue.
Even if she is not removed, the three's attorney said they still plan to move forward to try to clear their clients' names.