Governor denies clemency for death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie
Gov. Mike Braun announced his decision Wednesday afternoon, saying that he decided to let Ritchie’s execution “proceed as planned” on May 20.
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What to know about the Supreme Court arguments in the birthright citizenship case
Before the court are the Trump administration’s emergency appeals of lower court orders putting nationwide holds on the Republican president’s push to deny citizenship to children born to people who are in the United States illegally.
Former Henry County Jail officer gets probation for excessive force on an inmate
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U.S. District Judge Matthew Brookman sentenced Curtis Doughty, 28, of Muncie, to two years probation after Doughty pleaded guilty to deprivation of rights under color of law.
Indiana Parole Board denies clemency for death row inmate; final decision now up to governor
The Indiana Parole Board rejected a clemency plea from Benjamin Ritchie, recommending that Gov. Mike Braun allow the death row inmate’s May 20 execution to proceed as scheduled.
Opinions May 14, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Dwayne T. Clemons v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-1601
Criminal. Affirms Warren Circuit Court Judge Hunter Reece’s judgment revoking Dwayne Clemons’ probation and ordering him to serve 544 days in the Indiana Department of Correction. Finds that given the number and nature of Clemons’s violations, the trial court’s decision to order execution of 544 days of Clemons’s previously suspended sentence was well within its discretion. Judge Melissa May dissents with a separate opinion. Attorney for appellant: Justin Wall. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Deputy Attorney General John Oosterhoff.
North Vernon man faces 4 years in prison for reselling 1,300 firearms without license
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David Joseph Mull, 52, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court of Southern Indiana to unlicensed dealing in firearms in January.
As Indiana manufacturing grows, ‘we clearly don’t have enough electricity,’ governor warns
Utilities based in Indiana currently produce just 20 gigawatts of electricity, Braun emphasized. A single data center could consume 5% of that total capacity.
First full year under Indiana’s ban reveals 146 abortions occurred in 2024
Ninety-three of the abortions were performed due to lethal fetal anomaly; 40 were due to serious health risk or life of the mother and nine were due to rape or incest.
For sale: IEDC land purchased for LEAP, never used
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. quietly listed two purchases for sale one month ago. Prices for both are less than what state taxpayers paid two years ago for the properties.
A pregnant Cuban emigre worries about her baby’s citizenship as Supreme Court weighs a Trump order
The 35-year-old woman lives in Kentucky, which is not among the 22 states that sued to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order that would deny citizenship to children who are born on U.S. soil to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
Trump’s Middle East visit comes as his family deepens its business, crypto ties in the region
The presidential visit to the region, as his children work the same part of the world for the family’s moneymaking opportunities, puts a spotlight on Trump’s willingness to embrace foreign dealmaking while in the White House
Clemency hearings end for Indiana death row inmate
Whether death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie will be executed on May 20 is now up to the state parole board and Gov. Mike Braun.
Indiana Supreme Court bolsters individual rights in mental health commitment cases
The court ruled that the appeals of expired mental health commitments are not moot if any potential collateral consequences remain.
Opinions May 13, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
Russell Bernacchi and Judith Bernacchi v. Yon M. Lindborg and Kenneth L. Rutz
24A-CT-1686
Civil tort. Dismisses without prejudice Russell and Judith Bernacchi’s appeal of LaPorte Circuit Court Judge Thomas Alevizos’ order denying the Bernacchis’ motion for summary judgment against Kenneth Rutz and Yon Lindborg’s complaint. Finds the trial court’s order denying the Bernacchis’ motion for summary judgment is neither a final judgment nor an appealable interlocutory order, and the appellate court lacks appellate jurisdiction over the Bernacchis’ appeal. Attorney for appellants: Martin Lucas. Attorney for appellees: R. Brian Woodward
Jackson County man sentenced for voluntary manslaughter in 1982 cold case
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Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard Poynter on Monday sentenced 63-year-old Ronald Anderson to 18 years in prison for the death of 24-year-old Clifford Smith
State government says hack caused overnight email blitz
Indiana Office of Technology officials said the emails were scams and discouraged recipients from clicking on the links.
As ‘junk fee’ rule kicks in, Ticketmaster begins displaying ticket prices more clearly
The rule requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose processing fees, cleaning fees and other charges up front.
UPDATE: Cassie takes the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Combs’ former girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, is expected to take the stand Tuesday after prosecutors on Monday showed jurors video of the performer beating her in a hotel in 2016.
White South Africans brought to US as refugees
Refugee groups have questioned why the white South Africans are being prioritized.
Anderson couple sentenced to decades in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor
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The mother of the victim was sentenced to 25 years in prison, and the mother’s male friend was sentenced to 50 years.
