Indiana man’s murder trial in wife’s death ends in hung jury
A murder trial for a northwestern Indiana man accused of killing his wife has ended with a hung jury.
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Opaque military justice system shields child sex abuse cases
More inmates are in U.S. military prisons for sex crimes against children than for any other offense, an Associated Press investigation has found, but an opaque justice system prevents the public from knowing the full scope of the crimes or how much time the prisoners spend behind bars.
Lawyers: NFL concussion deal excludes central brain injury
Lawyers appealing the NFL's $1 billion plan to address concussion-linked injuries in former players asked a court Thursday to reject the settlement because it excludes what they call the signature brain disease of football.
Fogle sentenced to 15 years for pornography, sex crimes
A judge on Thursday sentenced former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle to 15 years and eight months in federal prison — even more than requested by prosecutors — for trading in child pornography and having sex with underage prostitutes.
Legal experts urge caution as tribes enter pot business
Tribes across the U.S. are finding marijuana is risky business nearly a year after a Justice Department policy indicated they could grow and sell pot under the same guidelines as states.
Suspected killer cancels request to represent himself
A northwest Indiana man charged with strangling two women has decided not to represent himself during his upcoming trial.
Indiana House leader backing tighter cold medicine law
The top Republican in the Indiana House on Tuesday endorsed tightening state law to require a doctor's prescription for cold and allergy medications that can be used to make methamphetamine.
GOP bill on Indiana LGBT rights has religious exemptions
Indiana Senate Republicans released a proposal Tuesday that would extend state civil rights protections to LGBT people while also carving out broad exemptions for religious institutions and some small businesses that object to working with gay people.
East Chicago councilman pleads not guilty to murder charge
An East Chicago councilman charged with murder has pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing in federal court.
Company drops request for immigrant detention center
A Florida-based company has withdrawn its request for a zoning variance to build an 800-bed immigration detention facility near the Gary Chicago International Airport.
EPA intends tougher downwind air-pollution rule in 23 states
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed tougher new limits on Tuesday on smokestack emissions from nearly two dozen states — including Indiana — that burden downwind areas with air pollution from power plants they can't control.
Suit: Nonprofit took improper fees from special needs trusts
An Indianapolis nonprofit is accused in a lawsuit of taking millions of dollars in excessive fees from trusts owned by people with disabilities.
GOP legislator resigning year after costly re-election win
A Republican state legislator is resigning his seat a year after winning a re-election campaign that cost nearly $500,000.
Gary man charged with killing 2 seeks to represent himself
A northwest Indiana man charged with strangling two women and who could face the death penalty if convicted is asking a judge to allow him to represent himself during the trial.
Pence says he hasn’t reviewed GOP bill on LGBT rights
Republican Gov. Mike Pence says he has not reviewed a GOP proposal to address LGBT rights as well as religious protections during the coming legislative session.
Pence designates November as ‘adoption awareness’ month
Gov. Mike Pence has declared November is Adoption Awareness Month in Indiana. The Republican governor and first lady Karen Pence are hosting an adoption fair at the Statehouse between 4 and 6 p.m. Monday.
GOP, Democratic leaders to preview Indiana session
Leaders in Indiana's House and Senate are set to speak at a forum today where they will give a glimpse of issues on the horizon during the upcoming legislative session.
Court won’t hear case over grant to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court of the United States rejected an anti-abortion group's bid to force disclosure of confidential Planned Parenthood and federal government records about a contract for family planning services in New Hampshire.
Texas A&M sues NFL’s Colts for ’12th Man’ trademark offense
Texas A&M University filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the NFL's Indianapolis Colts that university officials say is meant to protect their 12th Man trademark.
Prosecutors seek 12½ years for ex-Subway spokesman Fogle
Jared Fogle’s attorneys asked a judge for leniency Thursday, saying in court documents that the former Subway pitchman “is profoundly sorry” as he awaits sentencing on child pornography and sex-crime charges.