Allen County coroner declares toddler’s fentanyl death a homicide
The death of a 1-year-old Fort Wayne girl from a fentanyl overdose last year has been ruled a homicide, a coroner said Wednesday.
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Jail birds leave behind $3,000 mess at historic lockup in Steuben County
A family of jail birds has left behind a nearly $3,000 mess at the historic Steuben County Jail in northeastern Indiana.
COA: Geist Lake homeowners had authority to create association
A group of homeowners argued that their feud with the developer of their subdivision put an issue of first impression before the Court of Appeals of Indiana, but the appellate panel ruled it did not have to rule on the larger issue because of the “clear and unambiguous language” of the declaration governing the use of the homeowners’ properties.
COA concludes genuine issues of material fact exist in roof repair breach of contract suit
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed the denial of summary judgment requests from both an Indiana roof contractor and a certified class over disputes stemming from a breach of contract case, finding genuine issues of material fact exist as to whether their contract is null and void.
COA: HOA rightfully granted summary judgment in dispute over pole barn
A couple who constructed a pole barn on their property without first getting approval from their homeowners association failed to convince the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the trial court erred in granting the HOA summary judgment.
AG: All Indiana communities now participating in opioid settlement
Every city, town and county in Indiana is now participating in the $507 million opioid settlement with major pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday.
Armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh’s house
The Supreme Court said Wednesday that an armed man who made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice’s house in Maryland.
Ex-Franklin College president gets 6 years for child enticement, porn
The former president of Franklin College has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading no contest to child enticement and other charges following his arrest in a Wisconsin sex crime sting.
Assault victims, including ex-Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, seek over $1B from FBI for failing to stop Larry Nassar
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him, lawyers said Wednesday.
Former Indiana mayor leaves US prison after bribe conviction
A former eastern Indiana mayor has been released from a federal prison with more than six months remaining on his one-year term after pleading guilty to taking a bribe.
Marquez: Spoofing and impersonation: identifying and addressing the issues
What’s the difference between spoofing and impersonation? These terms are often used interchangeably, but they really are not quite the same.
Lawsuit challenges state’s handling of mentally ill
With allegations that individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial are being left to languish in Indiana’s county jails, a federal lawsuit filed in May by Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services is bringing renewed attention to the treatment of mentally ill inmates in the state’s criminal justice system.
IndyBar: Friends of the IndyBar Foundation Kicked Off Summer at the Block Party on May 26
Friends of the IndyBar Foundation Kicked Off Summer at the Block Party on May 26
Addressing gun violence: Debates over firearms restrictions reignite with recent mass shootings in Texas, New York
Recent mass shootings have reignited debate over gun control laws across the country, including in Indiana, which is set to have a permitless handgun law go into effect July 1 despite public condemnation by law enforcement leaders and public safety groups.
Letter to the editor: Defending Hoosier girls’ rights to fair competition in athletics
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita offers his support to legislators regarding the new law concerning transgender athletes.
Indiana justices tell Legislature to follow the constitution
In what is being called “the right decision,” the Indiana Supreme Court has overturned the law that allowed the Legislature to call itself into a special session. However, the debate over whether the governor should have the exclusive power to convene the General Assembly when the legislators are out of session might not be settled.
Hammerle on… ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once;’ gun violence
Robert Hammerle on “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and gun violence.
Law students jumpstart legal experience by filing amicus briefs
Filing amicus briefs is a growing trend among law school offerings nationwide, according to law professors, and two Indiana law schools have picked up speed on the opportunity in recent years.
IndyBar: Guest column: Pixel, Sonny and Tucked-in Shirts
IndyBar’s James Bell shares a story about teaching his soon responsibility.
Nomination to federal appellate court puts Pryor on brink of history
On May 25, Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor was tapped by the Biden administration to fill the upcoming vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Pryor would be the first Hoosier of color to serve on the federal appeals bench.