Former mail carrier sentenced for fraud and theft charges tied to $34M scheme
In April 2024, officers found thousands of stolen checks valued at $20 million during a search of Ruffin and her property.
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N.Y. attorney general says former prosecutor will lead Cornell rape investigation
The attorney general began the search for an outside counsel on Oct. 1, the day New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed her as special prosecutor in the case.
Indiana votes to amend constitution, expand area where judges can live
House Enrolled Act 1019 asked voters to decide whether city and town judges can reside nearby but outside the municipal boundaries of communities they serve.
Supreme Court hears challenge to Catholic preschools’ exclusion from Colorado-funded program
The Denver archdiocese argues that it’s unconstitutional to exclude Catholic preschools from the state’s program over their admissions policy for LGBTQ+ families.
Zimmer Biomet, former company vice president agree to call off legal battle
Both sides have released a statement saying that they resolved their litigation with no admission of liability or wrongdoing by any party.
Hoosiers favor amendment giving judges more power in denying bail
More than 58% of Hoosiers voted in favor of a constitutional amendment that would give trial judges greater discretion in denying bail.
Marion County prosecutor Mears races to easy win against Foust
The Democrat had captured more than 65% of the vote with 91% of vote centers reporting as of late Tuesday night. The win means Mears will continue in a role he has filled since 2019.
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots
The high court refused to immediately intervene in a case involving 20,000 people the Republican administration flagged as likely noncitizens on the largely Democratic state’s voter rolls.
Death row inmate’s attorneys press for execution pause until Indiana provides drug quality records
The lawyers submitted additional materials Tuesday, a day after Braun denied Weisheit’s request to commute his death sentence to life without parole.
7th Circuit affirms ruling that union dues legislation violates teachers’ First Amendment rights
The court affirmed that the legislation disproportionately singles out public school teachers by requiring them to take additional steps if they want their employers to automatically deduct union dues from their paychecks, according to court documents.
Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules
As of last week, the NCAA reported some 200 lawsuits filed since its approval of the new eligibility model in June, encompassing 850 plaintiffs in a variety of sports.
Ice Miller terminates Bottleworks office plans after construction delays
The law firm says repeated delays have derailed plans for an $80 million, 11-story building but it still intends to move to new downtown offices by the end of 2028.
ICE detainees sue over alleged abuse, inhumane conditions at Indiana prison
The court filing details medical neglect, cells flooded with human waste, and abusive punishments detainees claim to have experienced at the maximum-security prison.
Pharmacy linked to Indiana execution drug invoice faces possible suspension
Jeffrey Weisheit’s attorneys have asked Gov. Mike Braun to halt the Nov. 5 execution and order a review of Indiana’s lethal injection procedures and drug purchases.
Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near
The ruling came one day after the Ohio Supreme Court kept in place a ruling allowing two dozen players involved in an eligibility case there to remain available for their teams.
Two Zionsville insurers sued as part of broader controversy involving Dodgers owner
Clear Spring and Delaware Life Insurance Co. are accused of misleading annuity customers about investment risks and how much of their money was being used to finance businesses connected to billionaire Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter.
Heavyweight law firm Weil Gotshal winding down operations
New York-based Weil was among the country’s 30 largest firms last year, bringing in nearly $2.1 billion in revenue.
Judge tosses DOJ’s attempt to delay Alaska’s Senate results if Republican loses
A federal judge said she had no authority to grant the department’s preemptive request to delay resolution of the election if incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R) loses.
What happened with threatened lawsuit over secretary of state’s race ad?
Max Engling said in a televised debate, a news conference and news releases last week that he would sue for what he called defamation over references in the ad that he had been convicted of reckless driving.
Indianapolis man plans guilty plea in food stamp fraud case involving cloned benefit cards
The cards were then used to make bulk purchases at Sam’s Club locations of things like energy drinks, cooking oil and soft drinks.