JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — An end could be in sight for the criminal cases against Misty Noel, the estranged wife of embattled former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, and their daughter Kasey Noel.
Misty appeared in Clark County Circuit Court Monday for a pretrial hearing. Special Prosecutor Ric Hertel told Special Judge Larry Medlock he has had conversations with Misty's attorney, Bart McMahon, regarding a plea deal, but the two sides have not been able to come to a firm agreement on terms.
Hertel and McMahon agreed to continue working towards a deal. Judge Medlock asked for an update next Monday.
More than 20 victims of Jamey's alleged crimes are scheduled to speak that day. Medlock asked for those victim statements before ruling on a plea deal in Jamey's case that would send him to prison for 15 years.
Medlock said Monday he will use that testimony to also make decisions regarding any possible deals involving Misty and Kasey.
Misty is facing five counts of theft and five counts of tax evasion -- all felonies. She pleaded not guilty.
Misty filed for divorce from Jamey in August.
Daughter Kasey Noel is facing five counts of theft and four counts of tax evasion. She also pleaded not guilty.
Her attorney, Sunnye Bush-Sawtelle, was also in court Monday. She told WHAS11 after the hearing she is exploring "potential resolutions" for her client as well.
Jamey is accused of spending millions of dollars on himself, family and friends using Utica Township Volunteer Firefighters Association credit cards. He ran the organization for many years.
Misty is accused of spending $660,000 and Kasey is accused of spending $108,000.
If Jamey's plea deal is accepted by the judge, he would plead guilty to:
- One count of corrupt business influence.
- Fifteen counts of theft.
- One count of obstruction of justice.
- Four counts of official misconduct.
- Five counts of tax evasion.
- One count of money laundering.
Jamey would also pay $2,870,924 in restitution to the UTVFA and $61,190.77 to the Clark County Sheriff's Department; and $35,245.60 to ISP for costs related to storing evidence.
Jamey Misty would pay $173,155.07 to the Indiana Department of Revenue. Jamey would also be subject to a fine to be determined by the court.
As of now, Misty's trial is set to begin Oct. 28, and Kasey's would begin after Misty's concludes.
