Hogsett touts task force to plan new jail, criminal justice reforms
As Indianapolis faces another jail overcrowding crisis, Mayor Joe Hogsett is moving ahead in his quest to reform the city’s criminal justice system.
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City of Indianapolis settles wrongful imprisonment lawsuit
Court records show that the city of Indianapolis has settled a lawsuit for $99,000 that was filed by a man who claims police used false evidence to imprison him.
Former Indianapolis coach pleads guilty to enticement
A former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach has pleaded guilty to trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Pence picks Taft attorney as next Supreme Court justice
Gov. Mike Pence has selected Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP partner Geoffrey Slaughter as Indiana's 109th justice. Pence made the announcement at 1 p.m. Monday from his office in the Statehouse.
Lawsuit: Ex-IU med school official says he was sexually harassed
A former administrator at the Indiana University School of Medicine says he was pressured to resign after complaining about a female administrator he claims sexually harassed him.
Former Indianapolis coach to plead guilty to enticement
Court documents say a former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach has agreed to plead guilty to trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Attorney must pay parking ticket, nothing more, court holds
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that an attorney who was given a $20 parking ticket that ended up costing him $150 in late fees only needs to pay his ticket. The attorney sought $2,500 in damages and fees over the incident.
Developer Alig avoids prison time with plea deal
A prominent Indianapolis developer who pleaded guilty to one count of theft and one count of securities fraud received a four-year suspended sentence Monday morning and was ordered to repay victims $321,000.
Attorney blogger Gary Welsh dies in apparent suicide
Prominent Indianapolis blogger Gary Welsh has died, according to Indianapolis police, who say they are investigating the death as a "tragic suicide."
Indianapolis man gets 4 life sentences in quadruple killing
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms after his February guilty plea to four drug-related killings spared him a possible death sentence.
Former Indianapolis coach faces 10 years to life in prison
A former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach faces 10 years to life in prison if convicted of trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
17 former Angie’s List salespeople sue for overtime
Seventeen former salespeople for Angie’s List Inc. filed lawsuits Tuesday alleging the Indianapolis-based company systematically withheld payment for overtime hours they worked.
Lawyer softball league looking for teams
Lawyers who are looking to get out of the office and meet some peers while at the same get a little exercise will have an option to do just that beginning May 19.
Feds cite Fogle’s quest for teens for sex in appeal reply
A federal judge acted properly in sentencing former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle to more than 15 years in prison, prosecutors said in a response to his appeal in which they cited text messages illustrating his multiple efforts to find teenagers for sex.
Legal-oriented groups pick Indianapolis for annual conventions
As part of its effort to attract a variety of events and conventions, Indianapolis has put a focus on attracting professional conferences. Having three legal-oriented groups come within two years indicates the city’s strategy is working.
84-year sentence given in Indianapolis teen’s brutal death
A man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl whose badly burned body was found in an Indianapolis backyard was sentenced Friday to 84 years in prison.
US Attorney General Lynch commends Indianapolis police
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch has commended the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s officer safety and wellness program.
Supreme Court: City’s no-smoking ordinance does not violate state constitution
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the city of Indianapolis’ no-smoking ordinance in a ruling Monday, saying it does not violate the Equal Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article I, Section 23 of the Indiana Constitution.
Lawyer: IUPUI student labeled ‘terrorist’ over activism
A lawyer for a Muslim student at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis says his client was targeted with derogatory flyers calling her a "terrorist" for her activism in support of Palestine.
Motor vehicle accident: Noblesville collision
Trial Reports: Reports on recent Indiana cases from the lawyers and judges involved. Submit a trial report at http://www.theindianalawyer.com/submit-trial-reports. Motor vehicle accident Name of Case: Patricia Acker and Peter Acker v. Keyna Sanders Court Case Number: Hamilton Superior Court, 29D01-1305-CT-04836 Injuries: Chronic neck and back pain Court Date: Jan. 25-27, 2016 Trial Type: Jury trial […]