Former Hammond Minister Charged by Information

HAMMOND, IN—United States Attorney DavidCapp announced the filing of a felony information against Jack A. Schaap.Schaap, 54, of Dyer, Indiana, and Crete, Illinois, was charged with interstatetransportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity inviolation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2423(a). Schaap signed aplea agreement that was filed in conjunction with the felony Information.
Schaap will have his initial appearancetomorrow, September 19, at 3 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Paul Cherry.
The charge was filed as a result of aninvestigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This case is beingprosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Jill Koster and Susan Collins.
The United States Attorney’s Officeemphasized that an Information is merely an allegation and that all personscharged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
If convicted in court, any specificsentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration offederal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.