Marion County deputy sentenced to federal prison for beating inmate
A Marion County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for assaulting an inmate.
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Fort Wayne lawyer on probation, JLAP monitoring following OWI conviction
A Fort Wayne criminal defense and DUI attorney has been placed on probation following a criminal OWI conviction.
Crawford Co. judge Bell arrested for allegedly battering ex-husband in front of kids, suspended with pay
An embattled southern Indiana judge involved in a 2019 brawl-turned-shooting in Indianapolis was arrested Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly hitting her ex-husband in front of their children and has been suspended from the bench.
Formal investiture ceremony scheduled Friday for Magistrate Judge Garcia
Magistrate Judge Mario Garcia of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the first judge of Hispanic heritage to serve the Southern Indiana District, will be formally sworn in at 2 p.m. Friday at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Indianapolis.
Evansville man sentenced to 6 ½ years for ‘ghost gun’ possession, drug charges
An Evansville man will spend 6½ years in federal prison on multiple charges, including possession of a new type of weapon that’s raising hairs on law enforcement’s neck: 3D printed “ghost guns.”
Kamish, Major, Marchal named finalists for Marion Superior Court vacancy
Two Hoosier lawyers and a magistrate judge have been selected by the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee as the final candidates to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Marion Superior Court.
Indiana leads 18-state amicus brief siding with Texas heartbeat abortion law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and 17 other states have filed an amicus brief before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a controversial Texas abortion law that makes abortion illegal in that state after heartbeat activity is detected in an embryo.
Public comment sought on proposed trial procedure rule concerning constitutionality challenges
The Indiana Supreme Court is seeking public comment on a newly proposed constitutionality challenge rule to the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
Three Indiana attorneys suspended for noncooperation
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued a trio of orders suspending three different attorneys for noncompliance with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Crown Point attorney suspended after cases delegated to son were neglected
Steven A. Johnson, a Crown Point mediation and labor attorney, has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana after two cases he handed off to his son resulted in two five-figure sanctions and a default judgment of $1.8 million against his client due to negligence.
IN Southern District awards $15M in attorney fees, expenses in MDL patent case
Defendants in a multidistrict patent case that involved more than 200 attorneys and staff across 15 law firms, including an Indianapolis law firm, have been awarded a combined $15 million in attorney fees and expenses.
Discipline: Non-attorney permanently enjoined from offering legal services
An Indianapolis non-lawyer who drafted a petition for post-conviction relief and sentence modification for an inmate has been permanently enjoined from offering or providing legal advice and services.
IN justices to consider discovery case involving ‘problematic’ precedent
Indiana Supreme Court justices this month will hear oral arguments on petition to transfer in a case in which the Court of Appeals of Indiana, despite “problematic” precedent, upheld the denial of a defendant’s motion to compel evidence of unredacted copies of the police report in his case.
Interviews scheduled next week for Marion Superior Court vacancy
Interviews have been scheduled for next week for 23 Hoosier lawyers and judges seeking to fill an impending vacancy on the Marion Superior Court.
Indiana AG files suit against Black Lives Matter
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation as part of an ongoing investigation related to the organization’s use of funds donated by Hoosiers.
Marion Superior Court announces plans for move to new courthouse
After an almost four-month delay, Marion Superior Court will start operating out of the new Community Justice Campus on the east side of Indianapolis May 2.
Ochoa named interim dean of IU Maurer
Indiana University Maurer School of Law has named longtime faculty member Christiana Ochoa as its interim dean while it searches for a permanent replacement for departing dean Austen Parrish.
Investigations underway after man Tasered by Indy cops dies
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has placed two officers on administrative leave and launched two investigations after a man in custody died after being Tasered.
Indiana Public Defender Council offering juvenile competency training as part of juvenile justice reform efforts
The Indiana Public Defender Council is offering training next month on juvenile competency assessment and attainment programming as part of a collective effort to reform the Hoosier State’s juvenile justice system.
23 apply for Marion Superior Court vacancy
A total of 23 individuals have applied to fill an impending vacancy on the Marion Superior Court created by the retirement of Judge Grant Hawkins.