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Suspect who claims self-defense in judges’ shooting jailed without bond on minor violation

May 29, 2020 | Dave Stafford

The man accused of shooting two judges during an Indianapolis altercation more than a year ago — and whose attorneys unsuccessfully pressed for the release of surveillance video of the incident they say backs up his self-defense claim — is back behind bars, held without bond after a minor pretrial release violation. The arrest on a warrant appears to conflict with an Indiana Supreme Court order for trial courts to issue arrest warrants only in emergency cases due to concern about the spread of COVID-19 behind bars.

Terre Haute prison inmate with COVID-19 dies; 3 more have it

May 27, 2020 | Associated Press

An inmate at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute who had COVID-19 has died, and three others there also have tested positive for the disease, the United States Bureau of Prisons said Tuesday.

Police: Charlestown man torched family’s house after argument

May 22, 2020 | Associated Press

A southern Indiana man faces attempted murder and arson charges after he allegedly set fire to his family’s home while several relatives were inside, police said.

Asylee not entitled to state credit for time served under federal authority, COA rules

April 29, 2020 | Olivia Covington

A would-be asylee convicted of a state sex crime was not entitled to credit for time he served in a county jail at the request of the federal government pending his state sentencing, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled.

Chicago man arrested after shooting inside Kokomo Walmart

April 27, 2020 | Associated Press

A 30-year-old Chicago man has been arrested for a shooting inside a central Indiana Walmart that left another man injured, authorities said. Kokomo police said officers were sent to a Walmart around 3 p.m. Saturday and found a 29-year-old male with several gunshot wounds following a fight inside the store.

Indiana inmates making masks to help flatten COVID-19 curve

April 24, 2020 | IL Staff

Inmates at two Indiana correctional facilities on opposite ends of the state are working to flatten the curve of COVID-19 by making masks for fellow inmates and staff.

Imprisoned exec says COVID-19 risks justify his release

April 21, 2020 | Greg Andrews, Indianapolis Business Journal and Indianapolis Business Journal Staff

Paul Elmer, the 69-year-old former CEO of Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, is desperately trying to win early release from federal prison in Terre Haute, saying he fears he’ll contract COVID-19 there and die.

Good time credit restored after inmate wins habeas petition

April 17, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl

In noting the state did not provide any evidence to support its arguments, the Southern Indiana District Court restored an inmate’s earned credit time which he had lost for refusing to participate in a sex offender program.

Home again: Elkhart man released after 15 years in prison, but case likely isn’t over

April 15, 2020 | Olivia Covington

Andrew Royer has been granted a new trial after a special judge determined his 2005 trial was tainted by false evidence and coercive investigative techniques that exploited his mental disability. But the possibility of a retrial remains.

Justices deny ACLU petition to release inmates amid COVID-19

April 9, 2020 | Katie Stancombe

Indiana Supreme Court justices have denied a petition from the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana inviting the high court to engage in emergency rulemaking to facilitate the release of Hoosier inmates at risk for contracting COVID-19.

Judge denies inmate request for release over COVID-19 risk

April 8, 2020 | Olivia Covington

An inmate facing drug and weapons charges who claims he is at a higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus has been denied his request to be released to home detention for his health.

AG Hill: Supreme Court lacks authority to order release of DOC inmates

April 7, 2020 | Olivia Covington

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to decline a request to use its rulemaking authority to order the release of inmates vulnerable to the novel coronavirus.

Federal judge throws out jury verdict against Marion County deputy

April 6, 2020 | Olivia Covington

A jury verdict against a Marion County sheriff’s deputy in a jail inmate’s excessive force case has been vacated after a federal magistrate judge found insufficient evidence to support an excessive-force conviction.

Porter Co. judge keeps pregnant inmate in jail to protect unborn child

April 6, 2020 | Associated Press

A northwestern Indiana judge declined to release a pregnant inmate from jail after her mother pleaded to keep her locked up, saying her daughter’s history of substance abuse threatens the life of her unborn child.

State leaders urge release of low-risk inmates, non-violent juveniles

April 3, 2020 | IL Staff

Leaders of all three branches of state government issued a joint letter Friday providing local communities guidance in releasing those detained in jails, correctional facilities and juvenile detention in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Legislation on summonses revisited amid pandemic

April 1, 2020 | Olivia Covington

Legislation that would have favored summons over jail time for low-level misdemeanors didn’t pass the Indiana Senate, but in light of COVID-19 restrictions, the Indiana Supreme Court urged trial courts to take a similar approach. Local law enforcement seems to be following suit to keep inmates at low risk for exposure.

ACLU of Indiana petitions to release inmates at risk for coronavirus

March 31, 2020 | IL Staff

An emergency petition submitted Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is requesting immediate action from the Indiana Supreme Court to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the Indiana Department of Correction and Indiana’s county jails.

Fort Wayne jail releases 25 inmates early amid pandemic

March 27, 2020 | Associated Press

Twenty-five jail inmates in Fort Wayne have received early releases amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Howard County sheriff fires six jail officers for misconduct

March 9, 2020 | Associated Press

Six jail officers in Kokomo have been fired for misconduct dating back to early December, officials said.

Southern Indiana jail officer charged with sexually assaulting woman

March 5, 2020 | Associated Press

A southwestern Indiana correctional officer has been arrested after a female inmate he was transporting accused him of assaulting her. Malyk Jawaun Johnson, 23, of Montgomery was charged Wednesday with sexual battery, official misconduct and trafficking with an inmate, Indiana State Police said.

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