Twitter suspends Indiana Rep. Jim Banks’ official account
Twitter suspended an Indiana congressman’s official account after removing a post about a transgender Biden administration official over a violation of the social media company’s rules.
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Elkhart woman charged in May house fire that killed 2 people
A northern Indiana woman has been charged with allegedly setting a May house fire that killed a man and an 8-year-old boy.
Terre Haute man gets 70 years for fire that killed brother
A Terre Haute man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for starting an apartment fire that killed his brother, who rushed into the building in an apparent attempt to warn residents about the fire.
Denial of Batson challenge, sentencing appropriate for kidnapper, 7th Circuit affirms
A man who went on a violent crime spree with four accomplices across three states wasn’t improperly denied a Batson challenge, and the enhanced sentence imposed on the kidnapper wasn’t inappropriate, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed.
Opinions Oct. 22, 2021
The following 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opinions were posted after IL deadline Thursday:
United States of America v. Henry E. Wood
20-2974
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. Judge Damon R. Leichty.
Criminal. Affirms the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana’s denial of Henry Wood’s motion to suppress data from his cellphone taken by parole agents without a warrant. Finds Wood’s Fourth Amendment rights weren’t violated. Also finds Riley v. California, 573 U.S. 373 (2014) doesn’t apply to Woods, but United States v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001), and Samson v. California, 547 U.S. 843 (2006) do. Finally, finds the state’s interests outweigh Wood’s privacy expectation as a parolee.
Indiana Supreme Court unveils eviction diversion program
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has established a statewide pre-eviction diversion program, mandating that trial courts offer the service to landlords and tenants when a petition for eviction is filed.
7th Circuit: Warrantless seizure of parolee’s cellphone data justified
A parolee’s Fourth Amendment rights weren’t violated when police extracted data from his cellphone, which contained child pornography, after discovering methamphetamine hidden behind the back cover of the phone’s case, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed.
Teen convicted in Porter Co. slayings loses appeal of convictions, but sentence reduced for double jeopardy
A teenager convicted of killing two people in a drug deal-turned-robbery has lost his appeal of his murder convictions and 150-plus-year sentence, though that sentence will be slightly reduced after the Indiana Court of Appeals threw out an attempted robbery conviction on double jeopardy grounds.
Supreme Court doesn’t block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November.
House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt
The House has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Alabama man put to death for 1991 killing of woman
An Alabama man who avoided execution in February was put to death Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request for a stay by his lawyers, who had argued the execution should be blocked on grounds that he had an intellectual disability.
New Indiana archives building planned at former prison site
Indiana officials plan to build a $35 million state archives facility on Indianapolis’ near-east side after a yearslong search for a new site to house the state’s vast collection of historical records. The site was formerly home to the Indiana Women’s Prison.
Opinions Oct. 21, 2021
Indiana Court of Appeals
In the Matter of K.W. and R.W. (Children in Need of Services) and D.W. (Father) v. Indiana Department of Child Services
21A-JC-598
Juvenile CHINS. Affirms the determination that father D.W.’s children, K.W. and R.W., are children in need of services. Finds the fact-finding hearing and dispositional hearing were continued for good cause pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 53.5. Also finds the evidence supports the Marion Superior Court’s conclusion that the children are CHINS.
Indiana Supreme Court told to reverse rulings against Lake County
| IL Staff
Indiana counties and probation departments are siding with Lake County in a dispute with the state over who is required to represent and indemnify two probation officers accused of sexual misconduct and retaliation. The dispute will go before the Indiana Supreme Court on petition to transfer next week.
African citizen who omitted info about his kids loses petition for review of immigration denial
A man seeking U.S. citizenship who omitted information about his children from his visa application is not eligible for naturalization, the Indiana Southern District Court has ruled.
COA: Hearings delayed for good cause in CHINS case
The Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division had good cause when it delayed a pair of hearings in a recent child in need of services case, and the evidence against a father of two supported the trial court’s conclusion that his kids are CHINS, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
Indiana district courts preparing for e-filing upgrade
| IL Staff
Attorneys practicing in both the Indiana Northern and Southern District Courts will soon see changes to the courts’ electronic filing system.
12/2 – Indianapolis Legal Aid Society’s Annual Timeless Tips from the Bench and Bar CLE (hybrid-Indianapolis)
Format: 15 to 20 minute fast-paced presentations with distinguished speakers Click here for program details. Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021 Time (local time): 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person: Breakfast begins at 8:15 am Credit hours: 6.0 CLE / 1.0 Ethics Cost: $300 In-person includes CLE credit, breakfast, lunch and beverages Click here to register. […]
Henry Co. attorney faces meth-dealing charges
The attorney for an eastern Indiana county who once served as its top prosecutor has been charged with dealing methamphetamine.