Holcomb seeks $5 million to boost school security
Indiana’s governor has asked legislators to approve a $5 million boost for a state grant program aimed at helping improve school security.
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Rokita skipping televised Indiana GOP Senate debate
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita has decided to skip a televised debate planned for next month with the two other candidates seeking the Republican U.S. Senate nomination.
Indiana Legislature taking pass on steps wooing Amazon
Indiana lawmakers are poised to wrap up this year’s legislative session without taking action to boost the chances of Indianapolis luring Amazon’s second headquarters and its tempting promise of 50,000 high-paying jobs.
Indiana shaking off outdated, male-only references in laws
A measure that would clean up archaic words and male-only references in Indiana’s laws has been approved by the Legislature and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk.
Local attorney sentenced to six years in prison for immigration fraud
An Indianapolis-area attorney who pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft was sentenced Friday to more than six years in federal prison.
Indiana Supreme Court kicks tires on RV delivery option
A recreational vehicle dealership in Elkhart County that used the open road to help certain customers avoid Indiana sales tax, told the Indiana Supreme Court Friday its actions were greenlighted by the state’s statue and regulations.
Self-promoting ‘Pharma Bro’ sentenced to prison in fraud
Martin Shrkeli, the smirking “Pharma Bro” vilified for jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug, was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for defrauding investors in two failed hedge funds.
Opinions March 9, 2018
The following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinions were posted after IL deadline on Thursday:
Dawne A. Sanzone, Personal Representative of the Supervised Estate of Keith R. Koster, Deceased v. James Gray, in his official and individual capacities
17-2103
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt.
Civil. Reverses the denial of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer James Gray on Dawne Sanzone’s Fourth Amendment excessive force claim. Finds Gray acted reasonably when Keith Koster pointed a gun at him and fellow offices, so he did not violate the Fourth Amendment and is entitled to qualified immunity. Remands with instructions to enter judgment for Gray.
First Marion County judicial retention interviews begin Monday
Marion County’s new Judicial Selection Committee will begin the county’s first judicial retention interviews next week.
District judge dismisses attorney’s copyright infringement claim on photo
A retired attorney with an extensive history of filing copyright infringement complaints related to a photo of the Indianapolis skyline can no longer pursue one of those complaints after the Indiana Southern District Court granted his defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings on Friday.
Benesch Indianapolis closing, attorneys moving to Taft
The Indianapolis office of Cleveland-based law firm Benesch will close by the end of April, with nearly all of its attorneys migrating to Taft Stettinius & Hollister, attorneys from both major firms have confirmed.
7th Circuit upholds resentencing in mortgage fraud scheme
A northern Indiana couple convicted in a mortgage fraud scheme has lost its second appeal of the spouses’ sentences, with the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in its second opinion in the case that the district court did not err in calculating loss or imposing time served.
7th Circuit grants summary judgment to IMPD officer who fatally shot agitated man
The Indiana Southern District Court must enter judgment in favor of an Indianapolis police officer who fatally shot a man while on duty after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals determined the officer acted reasonably and is entitled to qualified immunity.
South Bend settles excessive force lawsuit for $15K
The city of South Bend agreed to pay a man $15,000 to end a federal lawsuit alleging that a police officer used excessive force while arresting him during a 2014 traffic stop.
Henryville woman gets 15 years after fatal crash
A judge has sentenced a southern Indiana woman to 15 years in prison on charges she was high on drugs when her SUV collided with a freight train, killing her two young children.
Goshen man gets 130 years for killing 2 Michigan brothers
A judge has sentenced a northern Indiana man to the maximum 130 years in prison for the fatal shootings of two Michigan brothers.
7th Circuit: District courts can order federal, state sentences to run concurrently
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated an Indiana man’s enhanced sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm after finding the district court erred in not recognizing its discretion to require the man’s federal sentence to run concurrent to his unrelated state court sentence.
Opinions March 8, 2018
Indiana Court of Appeals
Arkla Industries, Inc., et al. v. Columbia Street Partners, Inc. and Columbia Street Partners Remediation Trust
87A01-1709-CC-2140
Civil collection. Reverses the denial of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s motion to transfer the case to a preferred venue pursuant to Indiana Trial Rules 12 and 75. Finds the Warrick Circuit Court’s order denying CenterPoint’s motion was clearly erroneous because CenterPoint made a proper motion raising the defense of improper venue. Remands for the trial court to grant the motion and transfer the case to a preferred venue.
Wiretapping complaint involving Pittsboro, Plainfield police will continue
A wiretapping complaint against a Plainfield police captain will continue after a district court judge partially denied the captain’s motion to dismiss.
Supreme Court to hear three cases on Friday
The Indiana Supreme Court will grapple with tax law, sex offenders and juvenile delinquents when it hears oral arguments tomorrow in three cases.