New Haven City Court judge faces discipline
A northern Indiana city court judge was charged with four counts of judicial misconduct Friday for improperly assuming the duties of a prosecutor and wrongly approving infraction deferrals for juveniles.
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Termination of ex’s house payment obligation reversed
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a decision that found an “ambiguous” dissolution settlement agreement made no indication as to the father’s child support obligations and that his payments for a mortgage and car would supplement them.
Reversal voids sale of properties by unauthorized agent
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a decision granting summary judgment in favor of two companies who purchased real estate in a sale that was voided after the seller was found to have no authority to sell it.
Trump abandons restraint, calls out Kavanaugh’s accuser
President Donald Trump challenged the woman accusing his Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault by name Friday, saying that if the alleged attack was that “bad” then she would have filed charges.
Inmate gets 35 more years for attacking prison counselor
An inmate at the Pendleton Correctional Facility has been sentenced to 35 additional years behind bars for an attack that seriously injured a prison counselor.
Muncie man convicted of attempted murder in explosives case
A Muncie man accused of planting an explosive device to try to kill his ex-girlfriend has been convicted of attempted murder.
Dyer man pleads guilty in electronic waste scheme
A 46-year-old Dyer man has pleaded guilty in Chicago federal court to an alleged scheme that involved his recycling firms reselling hazardous electronic waste.
Lawyer: Ford can testify next week if terms fair
A lawyer for a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sex assault decades ago says she’d be willing to testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee next week if they can agree to terms “that are fair and which ensure her safety.”
Homebuilder prevails in copyright suit that sought $3M
A federal judge has ruled against a company reputed as a “copyright troll” in its lawsuit against a Jasper luxury homebuilder. The suit had sought more than $3 million in damages and fees, alleging the homebuilder infringed the company’s copyrighted architectural floor plans.
Hammond clerk’s office closing early Monday for Lozano memorial
The Hammond Clerk's Office for the District Court for the Northern District of Indiana will close at noon Monday for the memorial service in honor of late Senior Judge Rudy Lozano.
GOP warns time running out for Kavanaugh’s accuser to talk
Republicans are warning that time is running out for Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser to tell Congress about her claim he sexually assaulted her when both were teenagers, even as President Donald Trump called the woman’s allegation hard to believe in one of the GOP’s sharpest attacks on her credibility.
Wrongful death suit against Fort Wayne police proceeds
The estate of a man who died from a cocaine overdose while chained to a desk in police custody may proceed with a wrongful death suit against the city of Fort Wayne, a federal court ruled.
Interviews set for Lake, Allen circuit judge hopefuls
Candidates hoping to be appointed to fill vacancies on the trial court bench in Allen and Lake counties will be interviewed in the next two weeks, according to schedules released Wednesday.
Juvenile’s placement in DOC for firing gun affirmed
A troubled Elkhart County juvenile who was adjudicated delinquent after firing a handgun failed to convince the Indiana Court of Appeals that he was wrongly committed to the Department of Correction.
Muncie official, businessman indicted on fraud charges
Federal prosecutors say a Muncie city official and a Muncie businessman have been indicted on fraud-related charges connected to an FBI investigation of the city’s Sanitary District.
Ex-VA police officer gets prison for patient’s rough arrest
A former Veterans Affairs police officer who authorities say repeatedly struck a patient outside a VA hospital in Indianapolis has been sentenced to a year in prison.
Trump says ‘hard’ to imagine Kavanaugh did wrong
President Donald Trump said “we’ll have to make a decision” if Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual-assault accuser “makes a credible showing” before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Bar pass rate, e-filing completion among justices’ top priorities
Indiana Supreme Court justices gathered Tuesday morning to answer questions about e-filing goals, bar exam concerns and increased rates of self-reported lawyer and judge wellbeing, among other highlights of the court’s 2017-2018 annual report.
Justices discuss annual report: bar exams passage, E-filing goals
Indiana Supreme Court justices gathered Tuesday morning to answer questions about its 2017-2018 annual report, including e-filing goals, bar exam concerns and increased rates of self-reported lawyer and judge well-being.
Chamber names Rush 2018 Government Leader of the Year
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush has been named the state’s 2018 Government Leader of the Year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, which cited her commitment and organizational skills in leading the state’s judiciary.