US Supreme Court sides with inmate in excessive force case
The Supreme Court of the United States is making it easier for inmates who are accused of crimes — but not yet convicted — to bring cases of excessive force against jail officials.
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AG sues Indianapolis-based test preparation company
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Indiana sentencing change delays need for more prison space
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SCOTUS strikes down raisin program as unconstitutional
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High court rules against Spider-Man toy inventor
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Judge considering change of venue for man charged with killing IU student
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Convicted gang member sentenced to 6 life terms in prison
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2 testify about being unable to rescue Indianapolis man
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Judge refuses to dismiss Indiana BMV overcharges lawsuit
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High court rules against law firm in bankruptcy fee fight
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Court rules spouse can’t protest husband’s visa denial
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Former nursing home employee faces forgery, fraud charges
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Indiana woman sues township over urine sample rule
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Bisard exhausts appeals as justices deny transfer
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Jury foreman sent to jail for 30 days for using cellphone
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Appeals court sets aside conviction of bin Laden assistant
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