GARY, Ind. --
The former Gary police chief appeared in court Friday to face a federal indictment. Thomas Houston is accused of civil rights violations - along with his Deputy Chief Thomas Branson, and Sergeant Thomas Decanter. All three pleaded not guilty.
The charges stem from the alleged treatment of suspects involved in a break-in Houston's home last summer.
Houston retired earlier this week. Branson and Decanter were reassigned.
Their trial is scheduled to begin May 12.