Clarksville man changes mind, takes deal in abuse death
A southern Indiana man has reversed himself again and agreed to plead guilty in the child abuse death of his former girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.
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Indianapolis to spend $400K on crime prevention plan
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Gorsuch stresses ‘open mind’ on court rulings
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A southern Indiana man has backed out of a plea agreement in the child abuse death of his former girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter.
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GOP chairman praises Gorsuch pick as confirmation opens
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Indiana considers prohibiting cities from banning Airbnb
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The doctrine sure to emerge in Gorsuch hearings
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Court records sealed in Indiana homicide case
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Dan Coats sworn in as national intelligence director
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Alito: US’ dedication to religious liberty being tested
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Panel backs letting staffers have guns in Statehouse
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Women reach plea deals in prostitution case involving teen
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Revised Trump travel ban blocked by 2 courts
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Suspended judge gets probation for shoving police chief
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Police chasing thousands of tips in killing of 2 girls
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