The VA wants to end coverage of abortion for US military veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs posted the proposed rule change this week and opened a public comment period on it that runs through Sept. 3.
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Purdue University student freed from ICE detention after outcry from faith leaders
Yeonsoo Go, 20, was taken into custody on Thursday during a routine immigration hearing in Manhattan, according to her attorneys and family.
Disciplinary charges filed against Randolph County judge for failure to perform duties diligently
The disciplinary charges say Randolph County Superior Court Judge Dale Arnett’s failure to act in a timely fashion resulted in one man staying in jail for 227 days without an initial hearing and in at least 10 criminal cases being dismissed.
Kokomo woman gets 18 months in federal prison after violating terms of previous animal cruelty sentence
U.S. District Magistrate Judge Tim Baker sentenced Krystal Scott, 24, to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to violating conditions of her previous supervised release.
Former U.S. Attorney joins board of nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse
Zachary Myers is now a board member of kNot Today, an organization founded in 2019 by former Colts head coach Frank Reich and his wife Linda.
Warren Circuit judge appointed to Indiana Criminal Justice Institute board
The institute is the state planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety and victim services.
Bondi moves forward on Justice Department investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe
It was not clear which former officials might be the target of any grand jury activity, where the grand jury that might ultimately hear evidence will be located or which prosecutors might be involved in pursuing the investigation.
Judge blocks 4 districts from enforcing Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom
Because the ruling by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks only narrowly applied to four of the state’s 237 districts, that left the impact of the decision limited as thousands of Arkansas students prepared to return to class this month.
Labor statistics agency aims to calm furor after Trump fires commissioner
Erika McEntarfer’s removal has stirred concerns on Wall Street, where analysts and economists warned that such an abrupt shake-up could jeopardize the integrity of the nation’s economic data.
More than two dozen Indiana lawsuits accuse Lilly of downplaying obesity drug side effects
The lawsuits have been filed over the past two weeks in Marion Superior Court against Eli Lilly and Co., which says its drugs have been tested for safety and include robust, FDA-approved warnings.
Indiana State Bar Association to receive ABA access to justice award for legal clinic series
The state bar association was selected for its efforts to make legal services more accessible to underrepresented communities and Hoosiers facing immigration concerns, family law issues and expungement barriers.
Indy man sentenced to 30 years in prison for string of armed robberies
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt sentenced Javonte Smith, 34, of Indianapolis, to 30 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states
The unusually expansive outreach has raised alarm among some election officials because states have the constitutional authority to run elections and federal law protects the sharing of individual data with the government.
Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left state over Trump-backed redistricting
The revolt by the state House Democrats and the governor’s threats have ratcheted up what could become a national fight over the redrawing of congressional maps.
Tesla found partially liable for fatal 2019 crash, hit with $243M in damages
The verdict is a stunning rebuke for CEO Elon Musk’s company, which for years has avoided responsibility when its technology is involved in a crash.
Bloomington’s annexation battle makes its way to the Indiana Court of Appeals
The case is one of two working their way through the state appellate courts as part of the city of Bloomington’s efforts to annex thousands of acres in what has become a bitter eight-year legal battle with property owners.
Noblesville man gets 15 years in prison after convictions for child porn
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt sentenced Cody Todd Cox, 38, to 15 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to two counts of receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as they oppose bail
Prosecutors said they now expect Combs could face a prison sentence “substantially higher” than the four to five years they once thought likely after his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.
FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China’s sway, provoking Beijing’s ire
Kash Patel was in Wellington on Thursday to open the FBI’s first standalone office in New Zealand and to meet senior officials.
Indianapolis Foundation names attorney Ahmed Young as president and CEO
Young has been director of public and government affairs in Walmart’s Corporate Affairs division since January 2022. He previously held several leadership positions in education, government and law in Indianapolis.