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Drug convictions tossed over suspicionless search

Although caught by Tippecanoe County Community Corrections with his ex-wife in the attic and drugs in the basement, a man had his convictions overturned after the Indiana Court of Appeals determined his consent to warrantless searches did not include suspicionless searches.   

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Citing opioids’ devastation, state sues Purdue Pharma

Following a two-year investigation during which time multiple Indiana cities and counties and at least 27 states filed lawsuits, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Nov. 14 his office is leading the state of Indiana into a legal battle over prescription opioids.

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Appeals court orders return of $60K in seized cash

The Indiana Court of Appeals has ordered the return of more than $60,000 in cash seized by an Indianapolis detective who was checking packages at a parcel-shipping company. The same detective’s prior seizure of cash in a similar manner set the precedent in a 2017 case that such searches are unlawful.

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Protester claims feeling unsafe at AG’s anti-crime event

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill discussed crime prevention Tuesday during the Indiana General Assembly’s organization day, presenting his office’s commitment to making Hoosier neighborhoods safer. However, one woman said she did not feel safe at the statehouse with Hill present.

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Indiana sues Purdue Pharma for alleged role in opioid crisis

Claiming Purdue Pharma “bears significant responsibility” for the opioid crisis in the state, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Wednesday his office has filed a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical giant who manufactures the opioid-based pain medication Oxycontin.

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Web Exclusive: Sex abuse survivor trains lawyers, others to avoid revictimizing

After overcoming addiction, abuse and sexual harm, Sarah Hurley sought to aid women dealing with the same struggles she faced as a child. She created the White Stone Project, an organization devoted to providing survivor-led, professional training and coaching to people and organizations engaging trauma survivors. Its goal: to equip people to more effectively communicate, understand and avoid revictimizing those they work with.

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120 people face drug charges in Johnson County

The Johnson County prosecutor says more than 100 people are facing drug charges. Prosecutor Brad Cooper said Thursday that 120 people face charges for dealing methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana or other drugs.

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