Prosecutors appeal 14-month sentence for ex-Indiana deputy
Federal prosecutors are asking an appeals court to order a stiffer sentence for a former central Indiana sheriff's deputy convicted of civil rights violations.
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Man loses challenge to robbery being a violent felony under ACCA
A man serving 15 years for drug and gun charges thanks to three prior convictions of robbery in Indiana could not convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that robbery under Indiana law involving only the fear element isn’t a violent felony under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
Sides in Russell estate case seeking settlement
Attorneys in the estate case of deceased Celadon Group Inc. co-founder Steve Russell say they're hashing out a settlement, a move that would cease the high-profile wrangling over his $31 million estate and curtail estate losses from legal fees.
Emails heat up lawsuit over sale of Pacers stake
Attorneys for the IRS have gotten their hands on an email that appears to buttress their case that Herb Simon received a sweetheart deal when he acquired his ailing brother Mel’s 50 percent ownership in the Indiana Pacers in early 2009, just a few months before Mel died at age 82.
Sandusky denies at appeals hearing that he molested boys
Jerry Sandusky took the stand Friday to forcefully deny the child molestation charges he was convicted of four years ago and said it wasn't his idea to waive his right to testify during his 2012 trial.
Indiana man pleads guilty in deadly house explosion
One of five people charged in a deadly house explosion that devastated an Indianapolis neighborhood pleaded guilty Friday to a conspiracy charge after agreeing to a deal with prosecutors.
DOJ willing to consider settlement in Anthem, Cigna merger
A Justice Department lawyer on Friday told the judge in the antitrust case over Anthem Inc.’s $48 billion takeover of Cigna Corp. that the government was willing to hear settlement offers from the companies.
First Coalition for Court Access meeting Wednesday
The Coalition for Court Access, created in May to coordinate Indiana Supreme Court programs that involve civil legal aid, will have its inaugural meeting Wednesday.
7th Circuit: Defendants didn’t prove dismissal for forum non conveniens
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered an Indianapolis federal court to take another look at a case involving a Canadian resident who sued moving companies for destroying his property he attempted to move from India to St. John’s, Canada.
Trial delayed for southern Indiana man accused of killing woman
The trial of a southern Indiana man accused of killing his former girlfriend and eating some of her internal organs has been pushed back to June 2017.
Ex-deputy gets home detention for stealing ammunition
A judge has sentenced a retired Delaware County sheriff's deputy to six months home detention after he pleaded guilty to selling more than $8,000 in county-owned ammunition.
Rush: Chemistry among justices to remain intact with Slaughter
The necessary team chemistry required for the Indiana Supreme Court to function properly appears to remain intact with the appointment of Geoffrey Slaughter to the bench, Chief Justice Loretta Rush said Thursday during his investiture ceremony.
Judge delays trial on HIV charges over delayed discovery
A man in western Indiana accused of intentionally spreading HIV for more than a decade was ordered released Thursday, and a judge also delayed his trial until February because some documents and witnesses were not shared with the defense sooner.
Legislative panel on judiciary to discuss LGBT civil rights
“Civil rights issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation” is the lone subject on the agenda for the Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary’s initial meeting on Aug. 30.
Inmate suit alleging no water for 10 days proceeds
An inmate who claims corrections officers at Westville Control Unit refused to provide him water for 10 days in December 2015 may proceed with his suit against them alleging cruel and unusual punishment, a federal judge ruled.
Couple sues, claims neighborhood unsafe with Pokemon gamers
Wahby Park in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, used to be a quiet spot for a dozen or so residents to go for a stroll around sunset. Then came hundreds of smartphone-wielding, garden-stomping Pokemon players.
Metal processor entitled to equipment, consumption exemptions
The Indiana Tax Court found Wednesday that an Illinois corporation that processes scrap steel is entitled to two exemptions under Indiana Code related to its sales and use taxes owed.
Majority: Attempt to collect stale debt not deceptive
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was divided Wednesday over whether debt collectors violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when they attempted to collect stale debts in Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings.
Man convicted in Indiana University student’s slaying
A jury found a man guilty of murder Wednesday in the beating death of an Indiana University student two weeks before she was due to graduate.
Jury starts deliberations in trial over IU student’s death
Jurors have started deliberations in the trial of a man accused of killing an Indiana University student last year.