Indiana Court of Appeals concludes defendant does not need to know minor’s age to be convicted of misdemeanor charge
The court also backed a four-year jail sentence for Nicholas Alexander that was handed down in Crawford Circuit Court.
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Hendricks County man appeals child pornography case, cites Fourth Amendment violation
The Indiana Court of Appeals noted that Kyle Mason Kerr’s rights were not violated because he signed a waiver of his Fourth Amendment protections.
Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt
A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year.
3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws
Attorneys general in three Republican states contend that laws in California, Massachusetts and New York undermine their abortion bans and their states’ sovereignty.
Now that it has passed the Senate, what comes next with the Protect College Sports Act?
Some Republicans feel the bill doesn’t offer enough antitrust protection for the Indianapolis-based NCAA and that it’s a classic case of government overreach.
Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
The ride has been closed since the evening of July 12, after two women needed to be rushed to the hospital after they exited.
Execution of Tennessee woman blocked by federal court with hours to spare
Christa Pike had been sentenced to death three decades ago for the murder of a classmate, a crime the woman committed at age 18.
Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen gets court injunction to play this season
The Indianapolis-based NCAA’s move to a five-year, age-based eligibility model has led to a series of court fights across the country.
Family sues Elkhart, Marion counties, arguing inmate died due to lack of care
As someone with schizophrenia, Thomas Ricke had to be urged to eat and drink, but his family said jail staff did not make sure he was doing that.
Indiana AG enters into agreement with ICE, urges sheriffs to join
State Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has signed a partnership with federal immigration enforcement to improve the ability of state investigators to work with them.
Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy
The case comes amid a sweeping immigration crackdown by the Trump administration, which has pledged to deport millions of people who are living in the United States illegally.
DoorDash defiant in face of Indiana Court of Appeals decision
The meal delivery company said it was reviewing a recent decision from the court regarding a 2020 accident and considering next steps in the case.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children
The attorney now argues there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she killed her three children, a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state.
Woman charged with defrauding couple seeking help with U.S. citizenship
The prosecutor’s office said Stefania Flores told the couple she could complete the citizenship process for them through her company, Global Services, despite not being a licensed attorney.
Corteva, Inari settle lawsuit over seed patent dispute
In its lawsuit, Corteva accused Inari Agriculture Inc. of taking Corteva’s patent-protected seeds, making slight genetic modifications and preparing to commercialize them under its own name.
Indiana gaming officials turn down NCAA’s request to ban prop bets
Regulators say banning the bets is a job for the Indiana General Assembly.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments over house explosion, drive-by shooting
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in several cases through early October, including the case of a woman injured in a house explosion.
Cornell rape allegations prompt prosecutor to reopen criminal investigation
A prosecutor confirmed Monday that he had begun the process of pursuing criminal charges against seven alleged perpetrators and would present the case to a grand jury.
A White House press ban was lifted this week. But the tensions and legal battle aren’t over yet
Attorneys for the news organizations called the ban a blatant First Amendment violation and a clear case of ‘viewpoint discrimination.’
Indiana expungement filings rose 52% over a decade. But getting relief still takes time, money
State court data obtained by the Indiana Capital Chronicle shows that courts opened 10,156 expungement cases in 2025, up 52% from 2016.