Lake County judge finds evidence tied to famous murder
Lake Circuit Court Judge Marissa McDermott recently discovered a pair of guns tied to a famous murder in The Region more than 50 years ago.
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Not the status quo: Indiana Supreme Court striving for culture of assessment, strategizing
The Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Administration recently opened two offices aimed at evolving the judiciary from the inside: the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Indiana Innovation Initiative.
DCS wins dismissal against grandmother alleging misconduct in child’s placement
Indiana’s child welfare agency has won a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a grandmother alleging her criminal history was intentionally altered to prevent her grandson from living in her home.
White high school athletic director loses ‘reverse race discrimination’ case in federal court
A former South Bend high school athletic director claiming “reverse race discrimination” has lost on his claims that he was discriminated and retaliated against when he didn’t receive job offers for positions he applied for within the school corporation.
Opinions Nov. 23, 2021
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Joshua Payne-Elliott v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Inc.
21A-CP-936
Civil plenary. Reverses the dismissal with prejudice of Joshua Payne-Elliott’s complaint for damages against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis Inc. Finds the Marion Superior Court committed reversible error in summarily dismissing Payne-Elliott’s complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 12(B)(1), failing to treat the Archdiocese’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, pursuant to Trial Rule 12(B)(6), as a motion for summary judgment, and dismissing Payne-Elliott’s complaint with prejudice. Remands for further proceedings.
Indiana to land $8.8 billion from U.S. infrastructure bill
Roughly $8.8 billion from the federal $1.2 trillion infrastructure package should head to Indiana over the next five years to improve crumbling highways, roads, bridges and more.
Ex-Muncie animal shelter chief pleads guilty to sex act with girl
The former director of a central Indiana animal shelter has pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with an underage girl.
Rokita revises ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ to cover curriculum, medical issues
| IL Staff
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has released a revised version of his controversial “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” offering additional guidance to Hoosier parents on educational issues such as filing civil rights claims, opting out of curriculum and the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as reminding parents of their right to petition lawmakers regarding their child’s education.
COA revives fired Cathedral High School teacher’s lawsuit against Indianapolis Archdiocese
A gay teacher who sued the Archdiocese of Indianapolis after he was terminated from his teaching position at Cathedral High School has been given another chance to make his case after the Court of Appeals of Indiana found the trial court committed reversible error in dismissing the lawsuit.
Indiana GOP bill stymies workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Indiana’s governor held back Monday from supporting a proposal by fellow Republicans that would force businesses to grant COVID-19 vaccination requirement exemptions without any questions and block similar immunization rules set by state universities.
Indiana convict who eluded police for 20 years arrested in Alabama
A man who eluded authorities for 20 years after skipping his Indiana trial on sex charges was arrested in Alabama, police said Monday.
Mississippi loses Supreme Court water fight with Tennessee
A unanimous Supreme Court on Monday rejected a claim that the Memphis, Tennessee, area has been taking water that belongs to Mississippi from an underground aquifer that sits beneath parts of both states.
Waukesha parade crash suspect’s bail raises questions
The suspect in a Christmas parade crash in suburban Milwaukee that killed five people was free on $1,000 bail posted just two days before the deadly event, a fact that is leading to a review of what happened and renewed calls for giving judges more power to set higher bails.
Opinions Nov. 22, 2021
Court of Appeals of Indiana
David A. Fabela v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.)
21A-CR-00256
Criminal. Affirms David Fabela’s murder conviction. Finds Fabela cannot show that he was denied his right to due process. Also finds Fabela has not satisfied his burden on appeal to show fundamental error.
Law schools still seeing strong interest from potential students
| IL Staff
Coming off a robust 2021 admissions cycle, law schools could see another surge of applicants in the 2022 cycle, according to recently released data by the Law School Admission Council.
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Northern District Court offering training on prisoner civil rights litigation
| IL Staff
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana will host a training session for attorneys on prisoner civil rights litigation on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST via Zoom.
Supreme Court set to hear December arguments in med mal, child deposition, forfeiture cases
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court is set to hear several oral arguments next month concerning issues such as child depositions, medical malpractice, and civil forfeiture.
In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets
Across much of the nation, it has become increasingly acceptable for Americans to walk the streets with firearms, either carried openly or legally concealed. In places that still forbid such behavior, prohibitions on possessing guns in public could soon change if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a New York law.
NW Indiana man charged in taxidermy thefts from DNR office
A northwest Indiana man allegedly broke into a state office at a fish and wildlife area twice in 2018 and stole taxidermy animals, ammunition and other items, authorities said.