Monroe County official accused of sex harassment to resign
A southern Indiana county commissioner and Bloomington mayoral candidate is stepping down from her post after being accused of sexual harassment by a former county contractor.
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Lawmakers back felony charge if fertility doctors misuse sperm
A woman who was among numerous patients unknowingly impregnated by their Indiana fertility doctor’s own sperm said she’s pleased with state lawmakers backing a proposal that would make such actions a felony.
Ethics panel dismisses complaint against Speaker Bosma
The Indiana House Ethics Committee has dismissed a complaint against Speaker Brian Bosma, who was accused of illegally using campaign funds to collect unflattering information about a former intern.
February bar passage rate falls below 50 percent
Indiana’s February bar exam results continued their downward slide with the 2019 overall pass rate dropping to 45 percent, the lowest rate recorded in the past 17 years, according to results released Monday.
Opinions April 8, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
Michael Hickingbottom v. State of Indiana
18A-CR-627
Criminal. Reverses Michael Hickingbottom’s six-year sentence for conviction of Level 5 felony battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer. Finds the Miami Superior Court abused its discretion when it denied Hickingbottom’s motion for mistrial. Finds the state failed to produce the Indiana Department of Correction manual that contains policies and procedures on the use of force by DOC officers. Remands for a new trial with instructions for the DOC to produce the manual to the state before any subsequent proceedings take place, so Hickingbottom can review and utilize it.
Indiana abortion fight shifts to ultrasound laws
In another dispute over an Indiana abortion law emanating passed in 2016, Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky filed its response Friday to the state’s petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the amendment to the state’s ultrasound law.
Drug evidence found in locked safe properly admitted, COA rules
A man’s convictions of possessing meth and a syringe were upheld Monday when an appellate panel affirmed no abuse of discretion occurred when evidence discovered inside a locked safe in his car were admitted at trial.
Pulaski County launches 100th Hoosier problem-solving court
Indiana’s court system is now home to 100 problem-solving courts, the Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday. A veterans treatment court was recently certified in Pulaski County, marking the 100th problem-solving court to be certified in the Hoosier state.
Reversal: Inmate denied DOC manual gets new trial
An inmate’s claims he was denied a fair trial can move forward now that the Indiana Court of Appeals has concluded the state’s failure to provide him with an Indiana Department of Corrections professional conduct manual left him unable to prepare a proper defense against an officer who shoved him.
IU McKinney international students prepare to fight for women, children back home
With fresh perspectives and experiences added to their legal toolbelts, two international Indiana University McKinney School of Law students are preparing to tackle human rights issues in their communities head on.
Adoptee birth certificate requests soar after change in law
The number of adopted Hoosiers seeking information from the state about their birth parents has more than quadrupled since a new law took effect last year, opening access to the records.
House Ways and Means panel to hear Gary casino move bill
An Indiana House panel is set to take up a bill that would allow one of Gary’s casinos to move to Terre Haute.
Man sentenced for bomb near Madison judge’s house
A southern Indiana man charged with detonating pipe bombs near a police station and outside a judge’s home has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison.
Lawyer who owns town of Story lists it for $3.8 million
A rustic southern Indiana town that was established in 1851 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places is up for sale. Its attorney owner has set an asking price of $3.8 million.
Judge miffed by defendant’s casual clothing delays hearing
A northwestern Indiana judge was so miffed that a defendant dressed down for a court hearing that she postponed it and told him to dress nicer next time.
Former Indy-area attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion
A former attorney in Brownsburg who prepared tax returns for clients in the Indianapolis area has pleaded guilty to trying to evade payment of his own taxes and faces as much as five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
COA to hear denied public records request in case of woman’s death
The Indiana Court of Appeals will travel to Evansville on Monday to hear arguments in a case involving the denial of a man’s request for access to public records.
Opinions April 5, 2019
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Stephen West v. Charter Communications, Inc.
18-1906
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, New Albany Division. Judge Richard Young.
Civil. Dismisses Stephen West’s appeal of the partial dismissal of his claim against Charter Communications, Inc. for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Finds the conditional dismissal of West’s claims against Louisville Gas and Electric Company renders the judgment non-final.
Complaint for repayment on promissory note time-barred, COA says
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Friday reversed in part a judgment in favor of man who filed for repayment on a defaulted promissory note, finding his complaint against the purchaser was filed after the statute of limitations passed.
Reversal: COA orders return of once-‘dangerous’ man’s 51 guns
After more than six years of being considered statutorily “dangerous” and unfit to possess firearms, a man whose 51 guns were taken from him by the state for his bizarre behavior will have them returned to his care.