In fractious time, ‘courtesy’ prevails at Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court seems to be trying to hang together as the election campaign drives the rest of the country into feuding camps.
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Courts open comment period on online records access plan
Trial court orders and judgments in most non-confidential civil and criminal cases will be posted and universally available online, but attorneys and parties to cases initially will have far greater access to filings than the public, according to recommendations now open for public comment.
COA affirms convictions of auto theft, resisting law enforcement
A man convicted of stealing a car and fleeing police will not have his convictions reversed after the Indiana Court of Appeals found Friday that there was enough evidence to infer he was guilty of the charges against him.
2 former Christie allies convicted in lane-closing scheme
Two former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were convicted Friday of creating an epic traffic jam at the George Washington Bridge for what prosecutors say was political revenge, capping a trial that cast doubt on Christie’s claims he knew nothing about the scheme.
Ex-police supervisor accused of stealing drugs pleads guilty
A former Columbus Police Department narcotics division supervisor accused of taking drugs from its evidence room has pleaded guilty to charges.
Mental defect defense sought for woman in Amber Alert deaths
Attorneys for an Indiana woman accused of abducting her two young children and smothering them are seeking a defense of mental disease or defect for her.
Rule amended to exclude mental health cases from public access
Records in some mental health cases may now be kept from the public after the Indiana Supreme Court added an amendment to an existing rule dealing with access to court records.
Marian University facing suit over professor’s alleged sexual misconduct
Marian University is facing a lawsuit alleging the school acted with deliberate indifference while one of its professors sexually harassed a male student.
Suit claims Jeffersonville landlord discriminated against kids
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday claims a Jeffersonville landlord discriminated against families with young children and denied them the opportunity to rent apartments in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Woman’s wage suit against Indiana medical supplier goes forward
A federal judge has rejected an Indiana-based medical supplier’s effort to dismiss a former employee’s lawsuit seeking enhanced damages over withheld pay.
DCS insists no right to sue over disclosed identity
A state attorney argued before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday that the Department of Child Services cannot be sued by a man who reported suspected child abuse but whose promise of confidentiality was violated when his identity was disclosed to those he reported.
2 former Vigo County school officials face federal charge
Two former western Indiana school officials each face a federal charge for allegedly taking kickbacks from a contractor over two years.
2nd man pleads guilty in Harrison County couple’s slayings
A man has admitted to murder and felony murder charges in the 2013 slayings of a southern Indiana couple under a deal with prosecutors in which he'll avoid the death penalty.
Muncie woman pleads guilty to felony in infant son’s death
A 21-year-old Muncie woman has pleaded guilty in connection with the death of her infant son.
UK court brings Britain’s Brexit plans to a screeching halt
Britain's High Court brought government plans for leaving the European Union to a screeching halt Thursday, ruling that the prime minister can't trigger the U.K.'s exit from the 28-nation bloc without a vote in Parliament.
Cities argue for dismissal of suit against human rights ordinances
During a nearly 4 ½-hour hearing in Hamilton Superior Court Wednesday, attorneys for the cities of Carmel, Indianapolis, Bloomington and Columbus argued before Judge Steven Nation that the lawsuit brought against their human rights ordinances should be dismissed because the case is not ripe for judgment and because the plaintiffs have no legal standing to bring the action.
Greenfield police officer loses suit over discipline for profane texts
A Greenfield police officer has lost his federal lawsuit filed against the city after he was suspended for allegedly sending profane text messages that insulted and threatened his superior officers.
2 Notre Dame players may avoid jail for marijuana arrests
Two Notre Dame football players arrested on marijuana charges may avoid jail time and criminal records after reaching plea bargains with prosecutors.
ISP officer loses whistleblower appeal
State workers alleging retaliation for whistleblower activities must first exhaust all administrative remedies before suing, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Wednesday, affirming a trial court ruling against a 27-year Indiana State Police officer.
Ex-coach’s defamation claim against Noblesville Schools continues
The common interest privilege does not protect an Indiana high school from a defamation claim brought by its former boys basketball coach based on an altered press released the school sent out after an incident during practice in 2014, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.