Top GOP gubernatorial contenders haul in donations
Three top GOP candidates for Indiana governor far out-raised their fellow hopefuls in semi-annual campaign finance reports released Monday, with U.S. Sen. Mike Braun recording the largest haul.
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Banks keeps strong fundraising lead in Senate race; 3rd and 5th District candidates stay close
Republican frontrunner U.S. Rep. Jim Banks continues to dramatically out-raise other contenders for Indiana’s open Senate seat in the November election, raising more than $1 million in the second quarter.
Store that sold Alex Murdaugh’s son beer must pay $15 million to family of teen killed in boat crash
The family of a teen killed in a boat crash, which prosecutors say began the financial downfall of Alex Murdaugh, has reached a $15 million deal to settle a lawsuit against a convenience store chain that sold Murdaugh’s son alcohol while underage.
National Association for Gun Rights calls for nullification of Indianapolis gun proposal, restrictions
The National Association for Gun Rights is calling on Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to nullify an Indianapolis City-County Council proposal aimed at curbing gun violence.
Jury instruction, exclusion of evidence of alleged racial animus were proper in attempted murder shooting case, COA affirms
A trial court didn’t err or violate a defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights in an attempted murder case when it denied his objection to a jury instruction and his request to cross-examine two people that allegedly used a racial slur in reference to him.
Indy attorney disciplined by IN Supreme Court, faces suspension, probation
An Indianapolis attorney has once again been the subject of a disciplinary order issued by the Indiana Supreme Court and is facing a suspension for professional misconduct.
Man whose witness list included President Biden forfeited right to self-representation, COA affirms
A trial court did not err when it found a man charged with stalking and invasion of privacy forfeited his right to self-representation, the Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed in an interlocutory appeal.
Transgender woman’s sexual assault lawsuit against correctional officers dismissed as time barred
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging correctional officers failed to protect a transgender woman from sexual assault in prison and that a correctional officer sexually assaulted her.
Brady named IN Northern District chief judge
Judge Holly Brady is the new chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, replacing now-Senior Judge Jon DeGuilio.
GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks
Biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday released a list of 16 people he’d nominate to the U.S. Supreme Court or federal appellate courts if he becomes president.
Changes in state election laws have little impact on results, new study finds
A new study by two political scientists is causing a stir by finding that state legislators’ changes to election laws — both those that tighten election rules in the name of integrity, and those that loosen rules to expand access — have almost no impact on which side wins.
Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction
Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care for young transgender people was restored Friday when a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions.
2 officials are out at Indiana addiction center after 3 deaths
Two leaders are out at an Indiana addiction treatment center after three recent deaths and calls by police to yank its license.
Online charter school’s request to toss discrimination lawsuit ‘wholly lacks merit,’ federal judge rules
A federal judge has denied an online charter school’s motion to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit brought by a teacher, ruling the school was properly served.
Marion Co. courts to close Monday for slain deputy’s funeral
The Marion County Courts will be closed Monday out of respect for a Marion County sheriff’s deputy who was killed this month in the line of duty.
ACLU files brief urging federal court to throw out law banning human sexuality instruction in K-3 classrooms
On behalf of an Indianapolis school teacher, the American Civil Liberties of Indiana is continuing in efforts to obtain an injunction against a new state law that prohibits instruction on human sexuality in grades K-3.
AG’s office sues Willow Brook Apartments’ owner, property manager over unresponsiveness to tenants’ poor living conditions
An owner and property manager’s alleged neglect in maintaining an Indianapolis apartment complex comprised mostly of residents who are elderly, disabled or on fixed incomes has spurred the Indiana Attorney General’s Office to file a lawsuit.
Curtis Hill’s entry into GOP governor’s race sparks battle for evangelical conservatives
Before former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill this week turned the GOP battle for governor into a four-way race, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun was widely considered the favorite among the evangelical conservative wing of the party.
7th Circuit again rules for Roncalli, archdiocese under ministerial exception in case involving 2nd fired counselor
Addressing for the second time the case of a Roncalli High School counselor who was fired for being in a same-sex marriage, the 7th Circuit has again upheld judgment for the Catholic school and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis under the ministerial exception.
Indiana jail inmate charged with murder in Marion Co. deputy’s strangulation death
A jail inmate accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy in Indianapolis during an escape attempt while he was being moved in a van was charged Thursday with murder, and prosecutors said they are seeking the death penalty against him.