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3 judges face discipline in Indianapolis shooting

October 16, 2019 | Olivia Covington

Clark Circuit Judges Andrew Adams and Bradley Jacobs and Crawford Circuit Judge Sabrina Bell each have been charged with ethics violations for their roles in a now-infamous Indianapolis altercation that left Adams and Jacobs hospitalized with serious gunshot wounds. The charges detail a night of bar-hopping by the southern Indiana jurists during the evening of April 30 into the early morning of May 1 that ended in a confrontation that escalated to violence.

Softball league seeking attorney, law student recruits

October 15, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

For nearly 40 years, Donald Smith of Riley Bennett Egloff LLP has played on an Indianapolis lawyers’ softball league. Smith hopes to bring together other young law students for the 2020 season to keep the softball league’s longevity alive.

7th Circuit vacates pleas in broad drug ring

October 11, 2019 | Olivia Covington

Two guilty pleas have been vacated in a sweeping drug conspiracy that involved dozens of firearms and multiple illicit substances, though the 7^th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday declined to also adjust related sentences.

Restraining order keeps Indianapolis mobile home park open

October 11, 2019 | IL Staff

A company attempting to force dozens of residents out of their mobile homes at the I-70 Mobile Home Park on Indianapolis’ west side has been halted after a court granted a restraining order sought by Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill’s office Thursday.

Federal agents shut down Indianapolis gun dealer, seize more than 300 firearms

October 10, 2019 | IL Staff

ATF and local law enforcement agents shut down an Indianapolis gun dealer accused of being operated by a felon banned from possessing or selling firearms. Authorities seized about 390 firearms Tuesday after the dealer’s operator was previously charged with violating federal firearms law.

Indianapolis man gets 53 years for murder of 1-year-old girl

October 10, 2019 | Associated Press

An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old girl and the wounding of her 19-year-old aunt.

Mental health services center to open next year as first facility at justice center

October 9, 2019 | Lindsey Erdody and Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

A mental health services and addiction-treatment center planned for the city’s new Community Justice Campus will open years ahead of the new jail and courthouse facilities, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Wednesday.

Panelists urge counties to keep ‘open mind’ on pretrial release reform

October 8, 2019 | Olivia Covington

Stakeholders from around Indiana shared experiences and expectations regarding pretrial release reform as the entire state moves toward a system less reliant on cash bail beginning in January.

Retired Marion Superior Judge Thomas Carroll dies

October 8, 2019 | IL Staff

Former Marion Superior Court judge Thomas “Tom” Carroll died Saturday after serving as a judge for nearly 31 years, according to the Indianapolis Bar Association.

Bingham joining Dentons, bringing biggest global firm to Indiana

October 7, 2019 | Marilyn Odendahl

In a move that will transform the Indiana legal landscape, Bingham Greenebaum Doll has announced it will be combining with Dentons, the largest international law firm in the world.

Mears promises to be independent, tough on violent crime as Marion County prosecutor

October 5, 2019 | Olivia Covington

Ryan Mears has been named the new Marion County prosecutor, replacing former Prosecutor Terry Curry.

Stakeholders praise pretrial reforms at statewide summit

October 4, 2019 | Olivia Covington

Across Indiana, 44 local jails are currently at capacity. But if half of all pretrial detainees were released, that number would fall to 11. A key lawmaker used that statistic Friday to demonstrate the possible benefits in Indiana’s efforts to release low-level, low-risk offenders as an alternative to cash bail.

Indianapolis attorney suspended for noncooperation

October 4, 2019 | IL Staff

An Indianapolis attorney has been suspended from the practice of law per a Thursday order for her noncooperation with an investigation of grievance filed against her.

Indianapolis threatens to take GM stamping plant land by eminent domain

October 3, 2019 | Mickey Shuey and Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

The city of Indianapolis told Ambrose Property Group on Wednesday that it will use eminent domain if necessary to take ownership of the GM stamping plant property Ambrose had planned to turn into a $1.4 billion, mixed-use development called Waterside “to ensure necessary redevelopment” still occurs there.

Groups argue RFRA fix infringes on religious rights

October 3, 2019 | Olivia Covington

Nearly five years after Indiana’s controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act was signed into law, a lawsuit alleging subsequent amendments to the act infringe on religious rights went before a Hamilton County judge Thursday.

COA upholds 75-year sentence in kidnapping, confinement

October 3, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

A man who stalked and kidnapped two women at gunpoint and led police on a vehicle chase couldn’t persuade the Indiana Court of Appeals to reduce his aggregate 75-year sentence.

Judge hearing suit over Indiana’s religious objections law

October 3, 2019 | Associated Press

Conservative religious groups are arguing their constitutional rights were violated by limits that were placed on Indiana’s contentious religious objections law signed in 2015 by then-Gov. Mike Pence.

Ethics case from Park Tudor sex scandal weighs duty to report vs. privilege

October 2, 2019 | Olivia Covington

The fallout from the revelation that the former Park Tudor boys basketball coach exchanged explicit messages with a 15-year-old student continued last week, when the school’s former attorney was subject to a disciplinary hearing over his conduct during the school’s investigation.

From space sharing to firm sharing

October 2, 2019 | Katie Stancombe

A few years ago, two Indianapolis law firms agreed to share office space. A few weeks ago, they joined forces in a merger that has them optimistic for what the future holds.

Mears steps into top job, halts minor marijuana prosecutions

October 2, 2019 | Marilyn Odendahl and Olivia Covington

A week after he became acting Marion County prosecutor, Ryan Mears announced the office will no longer be prosecuting defendants accused of possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana.

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