Indiana man gets 27-year jail sentence in Detroit dating app murder
An Indiana man who prosecutors said used a dating app to target members of the LGBTQ community has been sentenced to at least 27 years in jail for the killing of a Michigan man.
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Threats to judge spur democracy concerns
Hundreds of federal judges face the same task every day: review an affidavit submitted by federal agents and approve requests for a search warrant. But for U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the fallout from his decision to approve a search warrant has been far from routine.
7th Circuit affirms insurance co. must pay USA Gymnastics ‘reasonable and necessary’ fees incurred from Nassar-related claims
An insurance company that balked at representing USA Gymnastics against lawsuits stemming from Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of hundreds of female athletes has failed in its challenge to an order that it pay significant fees to the Indianapolis-based athletic organization.
7th Circuit upholds denial of COVID insurance coverage to downtown Indy’s Conrad Hotel
Continuing a national trend, an Indianapolis hotel that suffered significant blows as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic did not prevail before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in its attempts to secure insurance coverage for its pandemic-related losses.
Opinions Aug. 17, 2022
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Mathusala Menghistab v. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States
21-2099
Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Immigration. Denies the government’s petition for rehearing except to make changes to the original June 21 opinion to clarify that the Board of Immigration Appeals is not responsible for factfinding.
7th Circuit makes edits to clarify immigration judge, not immigration board, will conduct evidentiary hearing
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the federal government’s petition for a rehearing of an immigration appeal but did make a handful of edits to its original opinion after the Department of Justice objected to the language.
Appellate court reverses probation revocation for man denied due process, orders new hearing
A man will get a new hearing after the Court of Appeals of Indiana concluded the Marion Superior Court violated his due process rights by not properly advising him during probation revocation proceedings.
COA: Property owners waited too long demand house be removed
In a ruckus between neighbors started by a corner of a house and a brown shed that are both over the property line, the Court of Appeals of Indiana toppled the trial court ruling and found the homeowners had title to the disputed property through adverse possession.
Ex-Indiana lawmaker, casino exec sentenced in casino money scheme
A former Indiana state senator and a longtime casino executive were sentenced Wednesday to federal prison terms for their roles in a scheme that illegally funneled gambling company money to the politician’s unsuccessful 2016 congressional campaign.
Teen charged in death of Indiana girl moving closer to trial
A teenage boy accused of killing a 6-year-old northern Indiana girl is moving closer to a possible trial after a judge declined to dismiss charges in the case and doctors found him competent to stand trial.
Kids-for-cash judges ordered to pay more than $200M
Two former Pennsylvania judges who orchestrated a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks were ordered to pay more than $200 million to hundreds of people they victimized in one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S. history.
Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda, as he aims to boost his party’s standing with voters less than three months before the midterm elections.
Giuliani faces grand jury in Georgia 2020 election probe
Rudy Giuliani faced questioning Wednesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta as a target of an investigation into attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Association Responds to Criticism of the Marion County Criminal Courts
The Indianapolis Bar Association has learned of recent public statements made by the president of the Fraternal Order of Police #86, Rick Snyder, regarding Marion County’s criminal justice system.
Eviction case turns into constitutional challenge
All Darleana Johnson wanted to do was stay in her house on Solomon Avenue.
Wohlford: Ensuring ‘inclusion’ goals are not shorthand for ‘exclusion’
In recent years, there seems to be a growing litigation focus on employment discrimination against majority populations as protected classes.
Hammerle on… “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” and “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Bob Hammerle gives us his take on “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” and “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.”
IndyBar: President’s Message: News from the CJC
The Community Justice Campus (CJC for short) has been open for business for three months, so I would like to take the opportunity to provide some reflections and information about the transition and our current operations.
SEA 1 raises questions, fears over criminal penalties
Although Indiana Republican legislators have been adamant that the state’s new abortion ban does not criminalize women, attorneys who have been reading the statute maintain the language is vague and prosecutors still have discretion.
Indiana Court Decisions: July 28-Aug. 10, 2022
Read Indiana appellate court decisions from the most recent reporting period.