New Castle police kill man who opened fire on officer
Police in New Castle said a man was shot and killed after he opened fire on an officer whose own life may have been saved by his protective vest.
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FBI: ‘Double Hat Bandit’ suspect arrested for bank robberies
A 54-year-old man suspected of robbing banks and credit unions in seven states has been arrested in Indiana.
Vendor selling racist signs kicked out of Gas City car show
A vendor selling racist signs and plaques has been permanently banned from a popular classic car show in Gas City.
Charges: Suspended lawyer exposed self to girls basketball teams
A suspended Indianapolis lawyer is facing six charges related to allegations that he exposed himself to two high school girls basketball teams on separate occasions as they rode on school buses traveling in the city.
Flags lowered in honor of Senior Judge McKinney
Although he was carrying only half a caseload, U.S. District Court Senior Judge Larry McKinney had a full schedule. He devoted much time to the civic education programs and put a great deal of energy into a program which works to assist ex-offenders in staying out of prison.
Women general counsel honored for keeping Shideler’s spirit alive
In the shadow of the first woman attorney to become a partner at a large Indiana law firm, five female general counsel of publicly traded companies were honored Thursday for their achievements not only in the legal field but also for developing other women and minorities into leaders.
Lawmakers hear proposals for increased indigent defense funding
Public defenders from across the state came to the Indiana Statehouse Thursday to share their concerns about what they see as crisis in the state’s judiciary – the increasing difficulty their offices face to comply with caseload suggestions as more and more filings hit their desks.
Opinions Sept. 22, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Jennifer Cox v. Evansville Police Department and The City of Evansville; Babi E. Beyer v. The City of Fort Wayne
82A01-1610-CT-2299
Civil tort. In a combined appeal, reverses and remands trial court orders granting summary judgment to the municipalities on two women’s claims that police officers sexually assaulted them while on duty. Reverses both cases and remands for further proceedings. In the city of Fort Wayne's cross-appeal, affirms the trial court’s denial of Fort Wayne’s summary judgment motion on Beyer’s respondeat superior claim.
Reversal: Women may sue Evansville, Fort Wayne over police sex assaults
Two women who were sexually assaulted in separate cases by on-duty police in Evansville and Fort Wayne prevailed on appeal in their civil lawsuits against the cities Friday after trial courts had ruled in favor of the municipalities.
Republican proposes switch to voting centers in Marion County as lawsuit heats up
The new Republican appointee to the Marion County Election Board is already making waves with a proposal to replace traditional polling places with voting centers in the county.
Rush to co-chair national opioid task force
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush will lead a national group tasked with addressing America’s opioid crisis, the Supreme Court announced Friday.
Wrongful death suit filed for boy who lost mom in van crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a boy delivered after his mother died when an overloaded van overturned on a southwestern Indiana highway.
Family of black man killed by Indianapolis police sue city
The family of an unarmed black man fatally shot by Indianapolis police during a traffic stop is suing the city, its police department and two officers, alleging excessive force.
Southern Indiana man gets 5 years for courtroom outburst
A southern Indiana man who pleaded guilty in connection with chairs hurled at a judge and others in a courtroom has been sentenced to five years in prison.
7th Circuit affirms Chicago ‘puppy mill’ ordinance
A Chicago “puppy mill” ordinance limiting the sources of animals that pet stores could use to sell animals was upheld Thursday by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, though a dissenting Indiana judge on the panel would have sent the case back to the district court for further proceedings.
Veteran loses appeal after support dog denied entry to courthouse
A disabled veteran who was barred from entering the Tippecanoe County Courthouse with a support animal lost his lawsuit against the county claiming a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
McKinney remembered for intelligence, sense of humor
Federal judge Larry McKinney is being remembered as a brilliant, hardworking jurist who was personable, vibrant and had a terrific sense of humor.
Cross-border slaying: Can dead teen’s family sue US agent?
Whether and when constitutional rights afforded American citizens extend to non-citizens outside the nation's boundaries were at issue Wednesday when a federal appeals court heard arguments about the cross-border shooting death of a Mexican teenager by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Holder discusses guns, race relations, Trump administration at Anderson University
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder remembers well the worst day of his time in office. It was just a few days after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, and he had to make a trip to the classroom where nearly two dozen young children were gunned down.
Opinions Sept. 21, 2017
Indiana Court of Appeals
Devan Lampe v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
34A02-1706-CR-1306
Criminal. Affirms 16-year prison sentence for conviction of Level 3 felony burglary, concluding the sentence is not inappropriate in light of the nature of Devan Lampe’s offense and his character.