Supreme Court rules for Alabama death row inmate
The US Supreme Court is ordering a new state court hearing to determine whether an Alabama death row inmate is so affected by dementia that he can’t be executed.
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Cohen says Trump knew about WikiLeaks email dump beforehand
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer told Congress on Wednesday that Trump knew ahead of time that WikiLeaks had emails damaging to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, and he testified that Trump is a “racist,” a “conman” and a “cheat.”
Indiana Senate approves sports betting, casino moves
Hoosiers are one step closer to being able to place legal bets on sporting events.
Opinions Feb. 26, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
In re the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of A.M. (Minor Child) and B.S. (Mother) B.S. (Mother) v. Indiana Department of Child Services (mem. dec.)
18A-JT-1877
Juvenile termination of parental rights. Affirms the termination of mother B.S.’s parental rights to her daughter A.M., finding that the Jasper Circuit Court did not err when it concluded that termination is in the child’s best interests.
IU McKinney students conduct research in Russian hacker’s extradition case
While the United States struggled to gain the upper hand in an extradition battle over a Russian cybercriminal accused of stealing more than $28 million in a bank fraud ring, a group of Indiana law students were busy working on research for his case.
Hemp bill’s chances growing with Senate passage
Farmers hoping to add a new crop to their rotation next planting season just moved closer to that dream, now that the Indiana Senate voted nearly unanimously to pass an agricultural hemp bill.
Justices grant 1 transfer, deny 26 others
The Indiana Supreme Court considered petitions to transfer in 27 cases during the past week, granting just one, which also was decided last week.
Lake Michigan public use bill advances to Indiana House
A bill establishing in state law the permitted public uses of the shore of Lake Michigan passed the Indiana Senate on Monday and now moves to the House for consideration.
Indiana pediatrician accused of sexually abusing 3 boys
A Boone County pediatrician is facing charges alleging he sexually abused three boys.
House passes tighter rules on Indiana veterans fund grants
A bill aimed at tightening management of an Indiana grant program for struggling military veterans has been approved by the Indiana House after news reports that a state agency awarded grants to its own employees.
Danville man confesses to killing woman in Illinois in 2014
Police in central Indiana say a man has confessed to killing a woman in Illinois when he lived there more than four years ago.
Supreme Court: Judges can’t rule from the grave
Federal judges can’t rule from the grave, the US Supreme Court held Monday, writing that a federal court can’t count the vote of a judge who died in a decision issued after the judge’s death. The justices said “federal judges are appointed for life, not for eternity.”
Snapchat video of man with gun admissible, COA rules
A popular social media app contributed to a man’s conviction, which he argued portrayed him in the wrong light under Evidence Rule 404(b). However, the Indiana Court of Appeals rejected his argument when it found the video was not meant to target his character, but rather the evidence of his crime.
Indiana House passes $34.6B budget along party lines
The Indiana House on Monday passed a $34.6 billion two-year budget along party lines. The budget includes an increase of more than $550 million over two years for the Indiana Department of Child Services.
Opinions Feb. 25, 2019
Indiana Court of Appeals
Kamion D. Melton v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
18A-CR-1142
Criminal. Affirms Kamion Melton’s conviction of Level 5 felony carrying a handgun without a license. Affirms the Vanderburgh Circuit Court did not err by admitting into evidence a Snapchat video that shows Melton displaying the gun on his person.
ICLEO 2019 application deadline draws near
The deadline to apply for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity program is quickly approaching. Those interested in the six-week summer institute must apply this week.
Murderer’s appeal seeking mistrial heads to Petersburg
An Indiana Court of Appeals panel will travel to Pike Central High School in southwestern Indiana on Tuesday to hear oral argument in a double murder case, considering whether certain comments made by a juror during trial resulted in an impartial jury.
Senate committee splits over homeless youth bill
A bill that would assist homeless youths in getting access to various documents that could help them find employment passed through a committee Thursday, but not without concerns.
Bills for additional magistrates, judges move forward
Several counties looking for additional judicial help may get what they are hoping for, now that measures authorizing the positions are moving toward passage in the Indiana legislature.
Fertility fraud bill creating felony moves to House
Indiana doctors could face felony deception charges under legislation that follows the case in which a fertility doctor used his own sperm to impregnate perhaps dozens of women.