Howard County sheriff fires six jail officers for misconduct
Six jail officers in Kokomo have been fired for misconduct dating back to early December, officials said.
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Indiana community battling shoreline erosion files lawsuit
| Associated Press and IL Staff
An Indiana community along Lake Michigan has filed a federal lawsuit over its battle with shoreline erosion, saying the town’s infrastructure is in danger of “total destruction.” The suit comes as homeowners and communities along the lakeshore deal with record high water levels in the Great Lakes.
US attorney reviewing polling places for ADA compliance
U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler said his office is reviewing all polling places in the Southern District of Indiana to see if they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Judge rebukes Barr’s handling of Mueller report, orders unredacted copy
A federal judge on Thursday sharply rebuked Attorney General William Barr’s handling of the special counsel’s Russia report, saying Barr had made “misleading public statements” to spin the investigation’s findings in favor of President Donald Trump and had shown a “lack of candor.”
Indiana has 1st illness linked to coronavirus outbreak
Indiana health officials have confirmed the first illness in the state from the coronavirus outbreak. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Friday the ill man was in stable condition in self isolation after going to an Indianapolis hospital late Thursday with symptoms.
Opinions March 6, 2020
Indiana Court of Appeals
Aaron B. Hoskins v. State of Indiana
19A-CR-2387
Criminal. Dismisses Aaron Hoskins’ appeal of his Level 6 felony conviction for unlawful possession of a syringe and the revocation of his probation. Finds Hoskins’ claim cannot be presented on direct appeal and must instead be presented in a petition for post-conviction relief because he pleaded guilty.
Ex-South Bend officer justified in black man’s killing
A special prosecutor announced Friday that a white former South Bend police officer was justified in the fatal shooting of an African American man last summer and that he won’t be charged in the killing that roiled then-Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign.
COA reverses contempt finding against vet for nonpayment in divorce dispute
The goal of harmonizing provisions between conflicting provisions in a divorce settlement led the Indiana Court of Appeals to find a military veteran should not have been held in contempt for discontinuing monetary support to his former wife.
ADA compliance review at polling places underway in Southern District
| IL Staff
Polling places in the Southern District of Indiana are now being reviewed for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler announced Thursday.
COA: Probation revocation after guilty plea should be challenged with PCR, not direct appeal
The Indiana Court of Appeals has dismissed a man’s appeal of his probation revocation and related drug conviction, finding his claim could not be presented on direct appeal but must be presented in a petition for post-conviction relief because he pleaded guilty.
Mineral-rich property transfers void in siblings’ trust dispute
A dispute between step-siblings over profitable real estate did not result in the brother’s favor Friday, when the Indiana Court of Appeals found a trial court did not clearly err in declaring transfers of the property to him as void ab initio.
Justices certify, recertify senior judges
| IL Staff
The Indiana Supreme Court has certified and recertified several senior judges for 2020 and 2021.
Schumer: I ‘should not have used’ critical words on justices
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he “should not have used the words I used” when he declared at a rally in front of the Supreme Court that two justices would “pay the price” for their decision in an abortion case.
Hammond man convicted in 2018 sledgehammer attack gets new attorney
A northwestern Indiana judge has approved a new attorney for a man who wants to seek a mistrial after being convicted in a sledgehammer attack that wounded another man outside of a school.
Indiana man gets 15 years in Evansville pursuit crash that killed 3
An Indiana man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting he “messed up” in a 2017 Evansville police chase crash that killed two children and a man and seriously injured the children’s pregnant mother. Frederick McFarland, 29, was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty in November to four counts of resisting law enforcement.
Indiana governor backs path for forcing out attorney general
| Associated Press and IL Staff
Indiana’s governor is endorsing a proposal that could force the state’s attorney general from office if his law license is suspended over allegations he drunkenly groped a state legislator and three other women.
Hundreds of volunteers celebrate strides made in child advocacy at CASA Day
Hundreds of CASA volunteers formed a wave of blue at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Indiana State Office of GAL/CASA.
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Opinions March 5, 2020
Indiana Court of Appeals
Madison County Board of Commissioners, Madison County Clerk, Madison County Auditor, and Madison County Election Board v. Kevin M. Sipe and Wesley T. Likens
20A-PL-51
Civil plenary. Reverses the Madison Circuit Court’s entry of a preliminary injunction requested by Kevin Sipe and Wesley Likens, who sought to enjoin the enforcement of a redistricting ordinance enacted by the Madison County Board of Commissioners before the 2020 elections. Finds the ordinance does not run afoul of the redistricting statute. Also finds Sipe and Likens cannot prevail on the merits of their case. Finally, finds the trial court erred in granting the preliminary injunction. Remands for proceedings consistent with the opinion.
7th Circuit reinstates prisoner case after 3 denied requests for counsel
A prisoner’s case has been reinstated after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found the Indiana Northern District Court’s denial of his three requests for appointed counsel prejudiced him.