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.
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April 13, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Marco Antono Perez, II v. State of Indiana
No. 25A-CR-2377
Criminal. Appeal from the Vermillion Circuit Court, Judge Chris A. Wrede. Reverses and remands. Holds the trial court abused its discretion by ordering Perez to serve the entirety of his previously suspended sentence based on two technical probation violations — failing to attend scheduled appointments — given his otherwise successful compliance, lack of new offenses and mitigating circumstances; the court concludes the sanction was disproportionate and that lesser sanctions should be considered. Chief Judge Tavitas authored the opinion. Judges Weissmann and Foley concur. Appellant’s attorney: Aaron J. Spolarich, Bennett Boehning & Clary LLP, Lafayette, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
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Union for ISTA staff files unfair labor charges
The Indiana Professional Staff Organization represents unionized professional staff employed by the ISTA — itself a labor organization for thousands of Hoosier educators.
Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein drawing
U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles found that the president — who sued in his personal capacity — had not met the burden of showing that the newspaper acted with actual malice, a legal standard established in the landmark New York Times v. Sullivan case in 1964.
April 20, 2026
Indiana Court of Appeals
Civil Commitment of L.F. v. Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center
26A-MH-658
Mental health. Appeal from the Marion Superior Court, Judge David J. Certo. Affirms temporary commitment of L.F. for up to 90 days, finding sufficient evidence to support both the commitment and a treatment plan requiring medication over her objection. Police took L.F., who has schizophrenia, to Eskenazi after finding her standing in traffic. While hospitalized, she exhibited delusions, assaulted another patient and resisted medication. On appeal, L.F. argued the commitment was inappropriate because it allowed forced medication without sufficient evidence under In re Mental Commitment of M.P. The Court of Appeals held the record showed that an individualized assessment found that the medication (Abilify) would substantially benefit her condition, that the benefits outweighed risks and her concerns, and that alternative treatments were considered and rejected. The court found clear and convincing evidence supported overriding her refusal of medication and the commitment order. Judge Weissmann authored the opinion. Judges Brown and Foley concurred. Appellant’s attorney: Sarah Medlin, Marion County Public Defender Agency, Indianapolis. Appellee’s attorneys: Bryan H. Babb and Seema R. Shah, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP.
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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.
Dana Soeurt: Don’t fall for the modern-day myth of so-called ‘self-care’
The concept of self-care has been hijacked, watered down and misunderstood as these “feel good” items.
Kayla Goodfellow: Tornados, toughness and the scaffolding behind modern life
But there’s one thing missing from that fantasy that makes it completely unrealistic. That thing is insurance.
Senior counsel Jimmie McMillian takes The Lawyer beyond the Greatest Spectacle in Racing
The two roles allow him to lead both legal operations at the speedway and interact face-to-face with fans who attend one of IndyCar’s many events throughout the year.
Former IU researcher pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli DNA from China to U.S.
Youhuang Xiang, 32, will receive prison time and be deported as part of his sentence.
Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
Eight state attorneys general and DirecTV sued to block the merger between the local television giants, arguing that it would raise consumer prices and harm local journalism.
UPDATE: Jury starts deliberating states’ claim that Live Nation has monopoly on concerts and ticketing
In his closing, attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that Live Nation’s control of 86% of the market for concerts and 73% of the overall market when sports are included showed it had monopoly power.
Trump administration’s volume of emergency docket appeals ‘unprecedented,’ Sotomayor says
While designed to be short-term, those orders have largely allowed Trump to move ahead for now with key parts of his sweeping agenda.
Detectives test out a potential crime-fighting partner: AI
A detective was able to sift through thousands of pages of financial documents and identify patterns in a fraction of the usual time.
State Ethics Commission rules against former IEDC official, grants waiver to governor’s aide
Matthew Wade requested a formal advisory opinion on whether his offer would trigger the statute.
Congressman calls for ending ICE detention at Indiana prison
The congressman’s visit came just days after a second death in federal immigration custody at Miami Correctional Facility.
Justice Department says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
The decision could, potentially, upend decades-old legal precedent established in response to Richard M. Nixon’s effort to keep control of records upon his resignation from the Oval Office.
Justice Department opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals
The investigation is looking into whether the National Football League has engaged in anticompetitive practices, amid growing frustration from fans over the league’s increasing shift toward airing games on subscription TV services,
Suit accuses Lebanon-based program of abusing, isolating teens during treatment
A Lebanon business advertised as a faith-based therapy program is accused of abusing several of its teenage residents.