Attorney who pleaded guilty to child exploitation resigns from Indiana bar
A Boone County attorney currently incarcerated after pleading guilty to felony child exploitation has resigned from the Indiana bar.
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IN Supreme Court issues public reprimand, partially stayed suspension in discipline orders
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined two attorneys, issuing a public reprimand to one while suspending the other for one month.
5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, with his mother saying afterward that none of them would look her in the eye in court.
Indiana secretary of state hires brother-in-law for top post
New Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has hired his brother-in-law for a top position paying a six-figure salary — a move that has drawn criticism as crossing an ethical line.
Indy jury: NCAA not liable in ex-Grand Valley quarterback’s death
An Indiana jury has found the NCAA not liable in the death of a former Grand Valley State quarterback whose widow accused the college sports governing body of failing to warn college athletes about the risks of head injuries while playing football.
Supreme Court won’t hear arguments in Title 42 case as planned
The Supreme Court says it will not hear arguments as planned March 1 in a case involving a Trump-era immigration policy used several millions of times over the past three years to quickly turn away migrants at the border.
Children’s Commission appoints new executive director
The Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana has appointed a new executive director.
Indiana Supreme Court denies transfer, admonishes appellant for abusive behavior
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied transfer to a sex offender registration case, issuing a published opinion admonishing the appellant for abusing the appellate system and the clerk’s office staff.
Ex-deputy prosecutor who listened in on privileged conversations gets conditional reinstatement after 4-year suspension
A northern Indiana ex-deputy prosecutor who was suspended from the practice of law for four years after listening in on two defendants’ privileged conversations has been conditionally reinstated to the Indiana bar.
Indiana lawmakers hear, but don’t vote on, bill decriminalizing marijuana
A bill decriminalizing the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana received a hearing before a House committee Wednesday but isn’t expected to get additional consideration.
Trump election probe grand jury believes some witnesses lied
A special grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia says it believes “one or more witnesses” committed perjury, and it’s urging local prosecutors to bring charges.
Attorney general finds Indianapolis Public Schools did not violate $1 law
Indianapolis Public Schools did not violate a controversial state law that requires school districts to offer unused classroom buildings to charter schools for $1, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office concluded Tuesday.
Indiana considers cutting legal defense for school libraries
Indiana state lawmakers advanced a measure Wednesday to strip legal protections for school libraries if their educators are accused of assigning texts harmful to students.
Man sues Indianapolis, cop who he says kicked him in head
A Black man is suing the city of Indianapolis, its police department and an officer who arrested him in 2021, alleging that the officer kicked him in the face while he was handcuffed.
NCAA asks US appeals court to block pay for student-athletes
The NCAA asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reject a legal effort to make colleges treat Division I athletes like employees and start paying them an hourly wage.
Grand jury indicts father of July 4 parade shooting suspect
An Illinois grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted the father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office said.
Supreme Court gives judges discretion to allow broadcasting in court
Indiana judges will have the discretion to allow news media to broadcast court proceedings under a rule amendment that will take effect in May.
Mom loses bid to expunge DCS records about ‘deplorable’ conditions that led to kids’ removal
A mother whose children were removed and eventually adopted after living in “deplorable” conditions under her care has failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the underlying child welfare reports about her should be expunged.
3 weeks left to submit Leadership in Law nominations
Three weeks remain to submit your 2023 Indiana Lawyer Leadership in Law nominations.
Republicans OK plan tightening Indiana mail-in voting rules
Indiana Republicans endorsed a new attempt Wednesday to toughen laws on mail-in voting that opponents argue would unnecessarily add hurdles for people seeking to cast election ballots.