Man sentenced to 60 years in prison for 2021 Marion County murder
Dwayne Wright was sentenced for the July 2021 shooting death of Laura Gentry, who also suffered burns on over 64% of her body after Wright set her on fire following the shooting.
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Indianapolis man convicted of murder for July 2021 shooting
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced that Daniel Rhodes has been convicted of murder for his role in the July 2021 shooting death of Michael McDowell.
Nominations being accepted for the 2024 Henry Hurst Judicial Assistance Award
Nominees must be individuals who serve the Northern District of Indiana either as a staff member of the clerk’s office or as chambers staff to a district court judge (Article III or Magistrate) or bankruptcy court judge.
Attorney General’s Office to distribute $44.7M from opioid settlements
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office is distributing $44.7 million to Indiana cities, towns and counties in the next wave of funding from opioid settlements.
Criminal justice institute honors officers for drug-impaired driving prevention efforts
The 2023 Drug Recognition Expert of the Year Award, named after fallen Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer David Moore, was presented to Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey Lehman.
Indiana Supreme Court grants transfer in collateral sale lawsuit
The case—Jeffery L. Foster, et al. v. First Merchants Bank, N.A., 24S-PL-75—was affirmed in August after the appellate court found the Benton Circuit Court was correct in entering summary judgment for First Merchants Bank based on the doctrine of laches.
Muncie man sentenced to 5 years in prison for reckless homicide
A Delaware County Circuit Court judge sentenced a man Friday to five years in prison his role in a fatal September 2020 car crash in Muncie.
Indiana State Police hiring polygraph examiner
The position would serve the Bloomington, Evansville and Jasper districts.
Marion County judges to interview for judicial retention
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is required to issue a recommendation to voters concerning whether incumbent judges are qualified and if they should be retained in office. The committee will make the recommendations after the interviews.
1 day remaining to submit Leadership in Law nominations
Only one day remains to submit your nominations for Indiana Lawyer’s 2024 Leadership in Law Awards.
Crown Point attorney suspended for misconduct
The Indiana Supreme Court handed down a 60-day suspension Thursday to Crown Point attorney Lynda LeBlanc for misconduct after she was unresponsive to a client and failed to refund the person’s payment for work in a divorce case.
Applications available for vacancy on Marion Superior Court
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is accepting applications for a new superior court judge.
Muncie woman sentenced for drug dealing that resulted in overdose death
A Muncie woman sentenced for dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, the Delaware Prosecutor’s Office announced on Feb. 21.
Ceremony celebrates new Southern District magistrate
A formal investiture ceremony celebrating U.S. Magistrate Judge Crystal Wildeman’s appointment was held last week in Evansville.
Indiana Senate drops proposal on attorney general qualifications
The provision would have disqualified attorney general candidates who have been disbarred or suspended without automatic reinstatement within one year of the election.
Man sentenced to 11 years in prison for 2023 carjacking
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for stealing a car and firing a gun at the vehicle’s fleeing owner.
IN couple sentenced for acts committed during Jan. 6 breach
A Brownsburg couple faces prison time after being sentenced on felony charges for their actions during Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
IN justices agree to consider whether contempt defendants are entitled to mental health experts
The Indiana Supreme Court denied 12 transfer petitions and granted one for the week ending Feb. 23, agreeing to hear a case involving whether criminal contempt defendants are entitled to the appointment of mental health experts.
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7th Circuit hears oral arguments regarding Indiana law prohibiting ‘human sexuality’ instruction in grades K-3
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Friday in a case involving an Indianapolis teacher who is seeking preliminary injunction against a new Indiana law that prohibits instruction on human sexuality in grades K-3.