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Man convicted in 2022 shooting of Indianapolis police officer that wounded officer in the throat
A man accused of shooting an Indianapolis police officer in the throat during a shootout that followed a car crash has been convicted of attempted murder and other charges.
Tax Court upholds board’s valuation of leased space in Circle Centre parking garage
The valuation of leased property in an Indianapolis parking garage will stand after the Indiana Tax Court upheld the Indiana Board of Tax Review’s challenged valuation.
COA splits in upholding motion to set aside summary judgment
A split Court of Appeals of Indiana has upheld the grant of a motion to set aside summary judgment in a dispute involving a financial company and a woman whose ex-husband admitted to using her identity to fraudulently obtain a loan.
Marion County constable charged with theft, resisting, official misconduct
A Marion County constable is facing felony and misdemeanor charges for alleged theft and resisting law enforcement.
COA splits in reducing 220-year sentence for teen convicted in ‘worst of the worst’ murder
A convicted murderer sentenced as a teen to more than 200 years will have his sentence reduced to 135 years, although one Court of Appeals of Indiana judge would uphold the 220-year term.
Blaiklock, Kern appointed to Marion Superior Court, replacing Flowers, Welch
A law firm managing partner and a magistrate judge have been named the next Marion Superior Court judges.
Regions Tower owners face $75M foreclosure suit after missing loan deadline
The owners of Regions Tower are facing a foreclosure suit after an alleged failure to pay off nearly $75 million of loans on the landmark property in downtown Indianapolis.
Ex-Indiana day care director gets 6 months in jail for giving kids melatonin
A former suburban Indianapolis day care director has been sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to giving melatonin gummies to children without their parents’ consent to get them to sleep.
Attempted dissolution of Indy-based church halted, judge grants motion for temporary restraining order
A Marion Superior Commercial Court judge has granted a locally-based church diocese’s motion for a temporary restraining order, as it looks to prevent its own bishop and two church officials from attempting to dissolve it.
Evidentiary hearing ordered after juror fails to disclosure knowledge of expert witness
A trial court must hold an evidentiary hearing to determine how familiar a potential juror in a medical malpractice case was with a doctor who was called an expert for the defense, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
IN justices: Cash bail can be retained for representation costs, but other fines, fees, costs require indigency hearing
State statute authorizes trial courts to retain cash bail for the payment of public defender fees, but an indigency hearing is required before the cash can be retained for most other fines, fees and costs.
Death penalty charges dismissed against man accused of killing Indianapolis officer
A judge on Thursday granted the state’s motion to dismiss death penalty charges against a man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer in 2020 because doctors have found him to be mentally ill.
State seeks to dismiss death penalty for man accused of killing Indianapolis cop
Prosecutors sought Wednesday to dismiss death penalty charges against a man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer in 2020 because doctors have found him to be mentally ill.
Indy personal injury firm wins summary judgment on ex-lawyer’s claim of withheld compensation
An Indianapolis personal injury firm has won summary judgment on a former employee’s claim that the firm withheld compensation after she was terminated.
Section of downtown Indy’s Jail II building slated for demolition in revision of $120M redevelopment plan
The developer that plans to revamp a pair of former correctional facilities on Indianapolis’ near-east side for housing, retail and entertainment uses has modified its vision for the project due to structural issues with one of the buildings.
1st victim lawsuit alleges Greenwood mall owner, security could have prevented 2022 shooting
Victims of the July 2022 shooting at the Greenwood Park Mall are suing Simon Property Group and its security company, alleging the shooting that left three people dead was foreseeable and could have been prevented had proper security protocols been followed.
IndyBar: Judicial Spotlight: Hon. Angela Davis
A Q&A with Marion Superior Judge Angela Davis.
5 magistrates, 1 attorney named finalists for Marion Co. vacancies
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee on Monday announced one attorney and five magistrate judges as finalists to fill two judicial vacancies.
Marion Co. interview schedule revised after 3 candidates withdraw
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee has updated its interview schedule for two vacancies on the Marion Superior Court following the withdrawal of three applicants.