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COA rejects perjury, ineffective assistance arguments in convicted murderer’s post-conviction appeal
Post-conviction relief will not be given to a convicted murderer who accused a prosecutor of suborned perjury and his appellate counsel of being ineffective, the Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed.
Opinions Sept. 14, 2021
Indiana Supreme Court
John B. Larkin v. State of Indiana
21S-CR-00427
Criminal. Affirms the LaPorte Superior Court’s judgment against John B. Larkin for Class C felony involuntary manslaughter. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying Larkin’s motion to dismiss for prosecutorial misconduct or by treating the handgun as an aggravator. Finds the state presented sufficient evidence to overcome Larkin’s self-defense claim and that Larkin was not deprived of fair notice. Justice Steven David dissents with separate opinion, arguing that the acquittal of his crimes should be upheld.
Indiana redistricting plan secures suburban district for GOP
A Republican redistricting plan shores up a suburban Indianapolis district for the GOP while leaving a potentially targeted Democratic district in northwestern Indiana intact.
COA: Auto supplier breached contract with recruiting service
A trial court erred in awarding judgment to an automotive supplier over a recruiting company in a breach of contract complaint, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.
Supreme Court overturns acquittal for man who fatally shot wife
In the latest appeal stemming from the prosecution of a Long Beach man who killed his wife nearly 10 years ago, Indiana Supreme Court justices split ways in overturning the acquittal of his crime. One justice would have let the acquittal stand.
Indiana AG urges Congress to not pass voting rights bill
| IL Staff
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading an effort to derail the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, calling the legislation “misguided, clumsy and heavy-handed.”
Supreme Court approves annual master jury pool list
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has completed its annual list for jury pool assembly, reiterating to trial courts that the practice of obtaining lists of potential jurors from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles has been discontinued.
Investors lose appeal in lawsuit against Fair Finance lender
Victims of Indianapolis businessman Tim Durham, who was convicted in 2012 of running a Ponzi that defrauded investors out of $200 million, have hit another roadblock after the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an attempt to recoup some of their losses.
7th Circuit upholds dismissal of Vectren shareholders’ suit against merger
A panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district court’s ruling that dismissed a shareholder lawsuit over the acquisition of one of Indiana’s major utility companies with an out-of-state public utility holding company in 2018.
Providers urge Supreme Court to reject 15-week abortion ban
Abortion providers urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reject Mississippi’s 15-week prohibition on most abortions, saying a decision to uphold it would “invite states to ban abortion entirely.”
Ex-cops accused of violating Floyd’s rights face arraignment
Four former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned in federal court Tuesday at a hearing that could also address some pretrial motions.
Challenge to IU vaccine mandate moves forward in 7th Circuit
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Indiana University’s motion for dismissal, allowing the challenge to the school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate to continue.
Opinions Sept. 13, 2021
7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Christopher Harris v. United States of America
19-3363
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson.
Criminal. Affirms the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana did not err in denying habeas corpus relief to Christopher Harris. Finds Harris’ counsel was not ineffective, and it was objectively reasonable for them to pursue a 20-year sentence.
7th Circuit denies appeal for habeas corpus relief
In a case presenting a “rare circumstance” that “few if any other federal prisoners face,” the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana did not err in denying habeas corpus relief to an Indiana man on Friday. The 7th Circuit did acknowledge, however, the appellant’s argument that his counsel was ineffective by not challenging whether his drug convictions were predicates would succeed today.
Justices hear arguments in juvenile LWOP case of teen who killed brother
After hearing oral arguments in a juvenile life in prison without parole case, justices of the Indiana Supreme Court seemed to leave with more questions than answers.
Basic updates for repurposing of City-County Building would cost more than $35M
| Mickey Shuey, Indianapolis Business Journal and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indianapolis Business Journal
City officials on Monday released a long-anticipated request for developers to submit ideas for reuse of the 28-story Indianapolis City-County Building, along with studies that show it would take more than $35 million in basic upgrades to repurpose the structure.
Indiana health officials announce COVID-19 testing expansion
Indiana will increase free COVID-19 testing across the state through a partnership with Gravity Diagnostics.
Northern District courtroom named in Judge William C. Lee’s honor
| IL Staff
In recognition of Judge William Lee’s 40 years of service on the federal bench, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has named a courtroom in his honor.
Federal Civil Practice Update: Practical Tips from the Bench and the Bar 2021
Presented in Partnership with Federal Bar Association, Indianapolis Chapter ♦ Presenters: ♦ • John Maley, Barnes & Thornburg LLP • Offer Korin, Katz Korin Cunningham From the Southern District of Indiana • Chief Judge Tanya Walton Pratt • District Judge Richard Young • Magistrate Judge Mario Garcia • Roger Sharpe, Clerk From the Northern District […]