Clarksville man sentenced to prison for investor scheme
A Clarksville man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering offenses related to an investment scheme.
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Nomination to federal appellate court puts Pryor on brink of history
On May 25, Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor was tapped by the Biden administration to fill the upcoming vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Pryor would be the first Hoosier of color to serve on the federal appeals bench.
Indianapolis man sentenced for shooting during George Floyd protests
Tyrone Anthony Ross, 30, was sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years supervised release on Monday for firing a gun during a protest in downtown Indianapolis following the murder of George Floyd.
Ex-Ohio police chief gets 3 years probation for federal machine gun conspiracy with 2 Hoosier dealers
A former Ohio police chief who admitted to misusing his position and conspiring with two Hoosier gun dealers to illegally traffic hundreds of fully automatic machine guns has been sentenced to three years of probation.
Magistrate Judge Pryor tapped for 7th Circuit
Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been nominated to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals by the Biden administration.
Increasing threat of 3D printed firearms heightens concerns of violent crime
A new type of untraceable firearm printed using 3D technology is starting to gain national attention, coined with the colloquial name “ghost gun.” Federal authorities say they are increasingly recovering the homemade weapons, which are impossible to track without a serial number. As gun violence continues nationwide, law enforcement and policymakers are scrambling to get ahead of a trend they fear could exacerbate the problem.
Evansville man sentenced to 6 ½ years for ‘ghost gun’ possession, drug charges
An Evansville man will spend 6½ years in federal prison on multiple charges, including possession of a new type of weapon that’s raising hairs on law enforcement’s neck: 3D printed “ghost guns.”
Ex-Ohio police chief pleads guilty in federal gun conspiracy with 2 Indiana men
A former Ohio police chief pleaded guilty Monday to misusing his position and working with two Indiana men in a scheme to illegally traffic 200 fully automatic machine guns.
Former IN lawmaker pleads guilty to felony campaign finance violations
Former Indiana State Sen. Darryl Brent Waltz has pleaded guilty to two felonies in federal court for taking illegal campaign contributions from a casino and lying to the FBI.
Carmel man gets 2 years in federal prison for defrauding ad agency
A 39-year-old Carmel man was sentenced to two years in federal prison Tuesday for defrauding the Indianapolis-based advertising and public relations agency where he worked out of more than $700,000.
7th Circuit questions its role in lawsuit against DCS
A lawsuit pushing for better treatment of children in Indiana’s foster care system met a skeptical 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on March 30, when during oral arguments the panel of judges grilled the plaintiffs’ attorney about what the federal court could actually do to help.
Former Indianapolis post office manager charged with mail theft
The former customer service manager at the New Augusta Post Office branch on the northwest side of Indianapolis is facing federal criminal charges in connection with the theft of $1.7 million in checks from the branch over a 13-month period that ended in mid-2021.
Northern, Southern districts collect millions in civil, criminal actions in 2021
United States attorneys for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana collectively brought in more than $10 million in criminal and civil actions during fiscal year 2021.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for child sex abuse
A thrice-convicted Indiana sex offender has been sentenced to four decades in federal prison for child sexual exploitation and creating and trafficking videos of child sexual abuse, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced.
Myers sworn in as first Black U.S. attorney for Indiana Southern District
Zachary Myers was sworn in Monday as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, becoming the first African American to serve as the district’s chief federal law enforcement officer.
Kokomo woman gets 2.5 years for ‘animal crushing’
A Kokomo woman has been sentenced to federal prison time for torturing animals and then posting videos of the crimes online.
Indiana Southern District criminal chief recognized for legal achievements, proven character
Indiana Southern District U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division chief Cindy Cho is committed to the Department of Justice’s mission to do justice through the law — so much so that her desire to become a federal prosecutor dates back as far as her memory serves.
Clifford, Myers confirmed as U.S. attorneys for Indiana
Indiana is welcoming a historic milestone as the first African American U.S. attorneys to serve in the Hoosier State were confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday night.
6 Indy residents indicted for straw purchases used in Chicago gun violence
A federal grand jury in Indianapolis has handed down indictments charging six Hoosiers with gun-related crimes after they were found to have allegedly made straw purchases of more than 90 firearms.
Johnson, Myers unanimously approved by judicial committee for U.S. attorney posts
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday approved the U.S. attorney nominees for the Northern and Southern districts of Indiana on a voice vote with none of the senators opposing the Hoosier lawyers.