Former Indianapolis postal worker sentenced for stealing cash from the mail
A former U.S. postal service maintenance manger was sentenced last week in federal court for stealing cash from mail at the Indianapolis distribution center.
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A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics
A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris saying things she did not say is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead with Election Day about three months away.
Biden unveils a proposal to establish term limits for the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices. He’s also pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity.
With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills
As former President Donald Trump faces a supercharged Democratic fundraising effort, a persistent drag on his campaign’s coffers may be easing: legal expenses.
Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences.
Rokita warns of potential scams arising from attempted assassination
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers of fake charitable causes looking for donations following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
NextGen bar exam set to launch in the U.S. in 2026
A new bar exam will launch across 20 states in the United States beginning in 2026, the National Conference of Bar Examiners announced.
Hoosier HIV anti-donation law used 18 times since 2000, report says
Since 2000, Indiana has arrested 18 Hoosiers with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on charges of donating plasma, according to a report released this week. None were charged under provisions penalizing actual transmission.
IU releases review of April’s campus protest activity and enforcement
Almost three months after police arrested 57 protesters at a pro-Palestine encampment at Indiana University-Bloomington, a new independent review released Thursday found the university’s inconsistent enforcement of its own policies created “confusion and frustration” and made governing the campus difficult.
House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes
The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13.
Gaza war protesters hold a ‘die-in’ near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris
Protesters against the Gaza war held a “die-in” across from Lafayette Park and the White House on Thursday as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Vanderburgh County jury finds man guilty of child molesting
A Vanderburgh County jury found a man guilty Tuesday of two counts of child molesting The jury found Oscar Rax Xi guilty of two counts of child molesting, a Level 1 and Level 4 Felony.
McMath robing ceremony planned for August
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Marion Superior Court Magistrate Patricia McMath to succeed Judge Cynthia Ayers following her retirement.
Colorado man sentenced to 20 years for production of child pornography
A Colorado man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to production of child pornography following months of pursuing a girl in Lafayette.
Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday
An attorney for the defendants tells The Associated Press the full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving the NCAA and college sports’ wealthiest conferences is expected to be filed with a federal court by Friday.
Mistrial declared in case of Indiana man accused of fatally shooting 5, including pregnant woman
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of an Indianapolis man accused of fatally shooting five people, including a pregnant woman. Marion County Superior Judge Chris Miller declared the mistrial Tuesday in the trial of 20-year-old Raymond Ronald Lee Childs III after a witness verbally confronted the defendant in front of the jury.
Anti-abortion group argues that Indiana health department’s abortion records must be public
In defense of its lawsuit against the state health department, a South Bend-based anti-abortion group doubled down in new court filings that related medical records do not compromise patient privacy and should be made available to the public.
Indiana Supreme Court reinstates attorney after suspension
The Indiana Supreme Court has reinstated a Crown Point attorney less than a week after she had been suspended from practicing law in the state.
Court of Appeals to hear commitment case next week
The Indiana Court of Appeals will be hearing one oral argument next week to close out the month of July.
Vanderburgh County man sentenced to 110 years for 2023 murders
A Vanderburgh County man was sentenced to 100 years for the murder of two men in Evansville in October 2023, the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office announced.