Hoosier woman sentenced for her role in nearly $1M in financial aid fraud
Reina Isom, 47, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution. Authorities say her crimes occurred while she was living in Muncie.
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Delphi killer Richard Allen transferred to Oklahoma facility
Richard Allen, the man convicted of killing two teenage girls in Delphi in 2017, has been transferred from Indiana to Oklahoma. The Indiana Department of Correction declined to provide a reason for the move.
Open government group launching public access hotline, hopes to ease PAC workload
The pilot project is operated by the Indiana Coalition for Open Government. The volunteer-staffed hotline will formally launch Aug. 1 but is already open for calls.
Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally
A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s restrictions.
Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba faces uncertain future as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor
The president nominated Alina Habba for the position pending Senate confirmation, but the state’s two Democratic U.S. senators, Cory Booker and Andy Kim signaled their opposition to her appointment.
Indiana SAT scores tick up slightly but still trail college-ready goals
More than 81,000 Indiana high school students took the test in 2024-25.
State attorney general files suit accusing Crown Point firm of deceptive lease practices
The lawsuit alleges that IBIN Management LLC used lease terms that misrepresent the rights and obligations of the landowner and tenants.
Class-action status sought for lawsuit against Community Health over alleged data breach
The lawsuit was filed Friday in the Marion Commercial Court on behalf of plaintiff Kathy Sloan. Community Health Network did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask judge to delay release from jail over deportation fears
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. in Nashville is expected to rule soon on whether to free Abrego Garcia while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges.
Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at a pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump
The case is before U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, who also is presiding over lawsuits brought by Harvard against the administration’s efforts to keep it from hosting international students.
Indiana Supreme Court denies AG Rokita’s motion to dismiss disciplinary complaint
“It is exceptionally rare for respondents to file motions to dismiss disciplinary complaints, and even rarer that we grant them,” Justice Derek Molter wrote in the unanimous opinion.
National Women’s Law Center, WNBA players union talk courage, equality during All-Star Weekend
Leaders with both groups gathered for a panel discussion on how to continue to fight for equality in and outside of the sport.
Indiana lawmaker proposes state takeover of Indy’s Mile Square
Under State Sen. Michael Young’s proposal, a governor’s appointee, a state-appointed board and the Indiana Attorney General would tackle policy and prosecution in downtown Indianapolis.
Defense letter confirms Indiana’s Camp Atterbury to be used for immigrant detention
The letter confirmed the Trump administration’s plans to utilize military bases amid a capacity crisis in federal immigration facilities.
Under pressure, House Republicans consider vote on Epstein file
They are putting forward a resolution that carries no legal weight but nods to the growing demand for greater transparency.
Trump’s firing of 2 Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission was unconstitutional, judge rules
One of the commissioners, Alvaro Bedoya, resigned after suing to challenge the firings. The other plaintiff, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, can now resume her duties as commissioner because Trump lacks the constitutional authority to remove her, the judge ruled Thursday.
24-year-old awaits sentencing for conspiracy to commit burglary and killing a domestic animal
Delaware Circuit Court Judge Thomas Cannon set Quintin Kennedy’s sentencing date for Sept. 2.
Indiana’s universal school voucher system spotlighted at conservative policy conference
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston was among key panelists on Wednesday’s “school choice” education panel.
South Bend man gets 21+ years in prison for robberies, use of gun
U.S. District Judge Cristal Brisco sentenced Quadir Quiroz, 20, to 262 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
First half of 2025 creates uneven experience for M&A attorneys
The volume of new deals often depended on what industry was involved and its exposure to tariffs.