Lizzie Kaboski

CROWN POINT — A Gary man has once again evaded prosecution in another violent crime after prosecutors decided to dismiss the charges two months after he was issued a life sentence in a separate federal case.

Prior to a hearing scheduled Thursday, prosecutors filed and were granted a motion to dismiss charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery and battery by means of a deadly weapon against Devonte Hodge, 32, more than eight years after the case was initially filed. A deputy prosecutor wrote that the victim in the case was consulted prior to the charges being dismissed.

The case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning prosecutors can refile it again if they choose. Prosecutors could only refile the charge of attempted murder, which is a level one felony, which have

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