Kenneth Hughbanks, the former Scott County sheriff charged with felony tax evasion in connection with the Jamey Noel corruption case, has submitted paperwork to change his plea.

Hughbanks pleaded not guilty to tax evasion in April. The request for a change of plea and sentencing hearing was filed on Oct. 1.

Noel, a former Clark County sheriff and leader of Utica Township fire department, was found guilty of taking millions from the departments to fund a lavish lifestyle. He was sentenced in Oct. 2024 to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to 27 felonies. Charges included theft, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, money laundering, corrupt business influence and official misconduct.

Hughbanks once worked at the Clark County Jail, and was appointed Scott County Sheriff in Ap

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