Duo sentenced after meth is found in Cheetos bags
A Los Angeles duo has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after Evansville drug investigators discovered 40 pounds of crystal methamphetamine stored in Cheetos bags.
Cameron Shaw
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s expanded finance, government team gives firm more breadth
The move represented the Indianapolis-based firm’s largest one-time acquisition of a team of lawyers.
Construction industry likely to be a subject of state’s FAIRNESS Act enforcement
The law, which takes effect July 1, provides that employers who knowingly and intentionally hire undocumented immigrants could face civil actions.
Former Hamilton County nonprofit bookkeeper to see prison time for stealing $79K
District Court Chief James Sweeney II imposed the sentence on Brenda Walters, 57, of Nappanee, Indiana, after she pleaded guilty to 10 counts of wire fraud.
Crackdown continues on central Indiana drug trafficking, dog-fighting ring
More than a dozen people have already been sentenced for their roles in an illegal gambling and dog-fighting ring, with more awaiting sentencing hearings.
Monroe County sheriff sues AG Rokita, calls new state law unconstitutional
On Wednesday, Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté filed a complaint asking a federal court to declare Indiana’s new FAIRNESS Act unconstitutional.
Indiana prosecutors wrestle with staffing crunch
It’s no secret that Indiana has an attorney shortage.
Ex-Ball State employee settles with university president over First Amendment case
A former Ball State University employee who was fired for her comments following political activist Charlie Kirk’s death has settled a lawsuit against the university’s president.
Federal judge sentences individuals for Indy-based drug trafficking operation
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced on Tuesday that four individuals were found responsible for distributing at least 55 kilograms of cocaine throughout the state from a business located near the east side of Indianapolis.
Family of disabled child raped by classmate sues district, bus employees for $9.8M
Carmel-based Wagner Reese LLP filed the lawsuit on behalf of the family in federal court Thursday – a day after a Jennings County jury convicted the 16-year-old on four counts of rape.
Portland manufacturer says vehicle supply chain in danger if supplier doesn’t send parts
The company says the supplier’s refusal to deliver any parts will “have catastrophic effects and leave FCC unable to meet its contractual obligations” to Ford and GM.
Anonymous donors give each 2026 IU Maurer grad $10K
According to the law school, a family gifted nearly $1.6 million to be split among the 154-member 2026 class.
Former Jefferson County doctor, Norton Health facing medical negligence suit
An Indianapolis law firm has filed a civil suit against the health system and physician, the latest in an investigation into the recently suspended doctor’s alleged sexual misconduct.
Purdue football player loses antitrust case against NCAA
Atium “Bakyne” Coly, who started at right tackle for the Boilermakers the last two seasons, sued the NCAA after the association denied his request to play one more season.
RICO suit vs. Lilly could reap billions if successful
Lilly denies the claims, which are related to the labeling of a drug some 16 years ago, and has fought the use of so-called RICO statutes as the basis of the case.
Indiana AG leads national effort to prevent prisoner sex-change operations
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita emphasized that the Eighth Amendment stops cruel and unusual punishment, but it does not give prisoners the right to demand sex-change surgeries.
COA to hear case examining Indiana’s driver responsibilities law
Judges Robert Altice, Dana Kenworthy and Mary DeBoer will hear the arguments at KIPP Indy Legacy High School in Decatur County on April 9.
State senator asks Rokita to investigate NIPSCO for deceptive consumer practices
Although state utility officials started investigating last fall, Sen. Mike Bohacek requested Rokita weigh in after several constituents raised concerns about increases in their energy bills.
What’s next for companies after tariff ruling?
The IEEPA tariffs were initiated after Trump declared national emergencies on drug trafficking and illegal immigration, shortly after taking office for his second term.
Retired Franklin County judge permanently banned from the bench
In a Thursday order, the court found that retired Judge Steven Cox engaged in improper ex parte communication with a criminal defendant and relied on that communication to rule in a case.