Elkhart man gets 100 years in fatal beating of stepson, 4
A northern Indiana man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for beating his 4-year-old stepson to death.
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Lawmakers urge action after report of other high court leak
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said his panel is reviewing “serious allegations” in a report that a former anti-abortion leader knew in advance the outcome of a 2014 Supreme Court case involving health care coverage of contraception.
New special counsel has long career confronting corruption
As a newly named special counsel, Jack Smith will be tasked with overseeing probes into the retention of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as well as aspects of an investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years for Theranos scam
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in prison for duping investors in the failed startup that promised to revolutionize blood testing.
Opinions Nov. 18, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Roderick V. Lewis v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
22A-CR_1239
Criminal. Reverses Roderick V. Lewis’ 124-year sentence for two counts of felony murder following remand by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus. Finds that on remand the Allen Superior Court errantly revised its sentence from 65 years on each count to 62 years for each count. Concludes the sentence imposed by the trial court is inappropriate and remands for resentencing to the advisory term of 55 years on each count to be served consecutively.
Disciplinary Commission issues advisory opinion for law firms on imputed conflicts of interest
The Indiana Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Commission on Friday published a nonbinding advisory opinion focused on Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.10, which outlines when a law firm is prohibited from representing a client based on imputed conflicts of interest.
Civil rights groups push Congress to confirm Pryor and other federal judicial nominees
With more than 100 judicial nominees stalled, including for Indiana Southern District Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor, national civil rights organizations are pushing Senate Democrats to fill as many vacancies on the federal bench as possible by Jan. 1.
Emergency hearing for abortion doc will continue Monday
Attorneys for Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard and from the Indiana Attorney General’s Office faced off Friday morning during an emergency hearing after the abortion provider filed suit seeking to stop the attorney general from attempting to access her patient’s medical records.
Eskenazi Health MLP program grows with addition of Taft
| IL Staff
Taft Stettinius & Hollister has joined the medical-legal partnership program at Eskenazi Health, expanding the 14-year-old initiative that has helped more than 2,500 patients.
Pelosi to step down from House leadership, stay in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, ending a historic run as the first woman with the gavel and making way for a new generation to steer the the Democratic Party.
Oath Keepers Jan. 6 sedition case moves to closing arguments
Federal prosecutors are expected to make their final pitch to jurors Friday in the high-stakes seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Indiana deputy’s gun discharges, shoots student in classroom
An Indiana high school student was shot and wounded Thursday when a sheriff’s deputy’s gun accidentally discharged in a classroom as students were taking part in law enforcement vocational training, officials said.
Indiana woman convicted of killing boyfriend with sharp comb
A Fort Wayne woman has been convicted of killing her boyfriend, who was stabbed to death last year with the sharp metal point of a comb.
Froehle stepping aside, Faegre Drinker names new leadership
| IL Staff
Tom Froehle, who has led one of Indianapolis’ largest law firms through two mergers, will be stepping down next year as co-chair of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.
Indiana CJ Rush chairing Rehnquist award dinner at SCOTUS
| IL Staff
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush is chairing tonight’s annual Rehnquist award dinner at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., which will put a spotlight on state courts and their work to address the country’s mental health crisis.
Opinions Nov. 17, 2022
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Rolland G. Shoup, II v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
22A-IF-122
Infraction. Affirms the finding that Rolland G. Shoup II committed the infraction of speeding. Finds sufficient evidence supports the Marion Superior Court’s finding.
8 trans athletes file brief opposing IN trans girls sports ban
Eight transgender women athletes hailing from seven different states have filed a 46-page amici curiae brief challenging an Indiana law that bans trans girls from participating in K-12 girls’ sports.
Angola attorney suspended for noncooperation
| IL Staff
An Angola attorney has been suspended from practicing law for not cooperating with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Appeals on Wheels to hear case involving strip clubs at casino
| IL Staff
Court of Appeals of Indiana judges are on the road again this week for traveling oral arguments, this time preparing to hear arguments about compelling arbitration between dozens of models and two Indiana strip clubs.
Merrillville woman pleads guilty in abuse death of brother, 10
A northwest Indiana woman has pleaded guilty to neglect in the death of her 10-year-old brother, who prosecutors said endured months of abuse from her and her spouse before he died in 2020.