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26 more plaintiffs join lawsuit against Lebanon faith-based therapy facility
CohenMalad LLP originally filed the lawsuit on behalf of nine former program residents, but on Tuesday, it added 26 more plaintiffs.
Luigi Mangione to assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
A jury that accepts such a defense would be obligated to convict Mangione of manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, instead of murder.
Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation’s identity, new poll finds
According to the survey, about two-thirds of Americans view the right to vote as under some threat, while nearly half say freedom of speech is under major threat.
Prosecutors say Yorktown contractor falsified $188K in bank claims
Richard Turner, 38, of Turner Remodeling LLC is charged with nine federal counts of bank fraud.
Family sues Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette, alleging unaddressed bullying at Carmel school
The suit says officials failed to address repeated bullying and sexual harassment of a student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Carmel.
Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
The state declared execution unconstitutional in 1972, but reinstated capital punishment in 1981 under a law co-written by DeWine.
Indiana man agrees to plead guilty to wire fraud in connection with wire-selling scheme
A Seymour man who is accused of embezzling more than $202,000 from his employer has agreed to plead guilty to one count of felony wire fraud.
UPDATE: Former IU quarterback won’t play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
The decision came on the same day that the Indianapolis-based NCAA and Big 12 Conference filed lawsuits in different courts.
Judge tosses lawsuit challenging civil rights agency’s pullback on transgender workplace protections
Liz Theran, senior director of litigation for education and workplace justice at the National Women’s Law Center, said the organization is reviewing the decision, and “considering our options.”
Seventh Circuit Court vacates man’s 70-month sentencing for lack of explanation in determining sentence length
The circuit court said the district court clearly took into consideration the defendant’s mitigating factors when deciding where he should serve his sentence, but not in deciding how long his sentence should be.
Federal customs agents seize 1,578 fake World Cup items in Indianapolis
As soccer fans from around the world visit the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indy have already been on the prowl for sales of fake merchandise.
Supreme Court to decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead of the usual 12.
After local missing teen case, Indiana congressman aims to expand Amber Alert guidelines
U.S. House Rep. Rudy Yakym is pursuing changes after a 17-year-old girl from his home state of Indiana went missing and was later found dead.
Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules tied to Trump immigration crackdown
The Treasury Department has issued fresh guidance that lets banks rapidly share information about suspected customers.
Faegre Drinker deploys new AI tools, expands ethics training
The law firm announced Thursday that it has rolled out the AI software Harvey across the firm, saying it will boost contract analysis, due diligence, compliance and litigation.
Carmel CEO introduces new AI-driven app to support family law cases
The applications, Parency and ParencyLegal, are designed with clients and attorneys in mind.
Attorneys say commercial courts offer predictability
Since launching as a pilot in 2016 before becoming a permanent program a few years later, Indiana’s business court system has seen steady growth.
Toddler, mom living at Indiana Women’s Prison prepare for life on the outside
The Breann Leath Maternal Child Health Unit at the Indiana Women’s Prison can house up to 26 mother-and-child pairs, according to the Department of Correction.
Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund
The fund is still being challenged in court despite Justice Department officials claiming the effort is dead.