Highland man sentenced to prison for mail theft
A Highland man caught stealing mail is facing more than two years in prison after being sentenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
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For 2nd time, 7th Circuit faults district judge for insufficient explanation in sentence modification denial
“Yet another” round of district court review has been ordered in a sentence modification case after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, for the second time, vacated an order denying a modification, finding the judge did not provide a sufficient explanation.
Dog sniff doesn’t require suppression in drug, firearms case, 7th Circuit affirms
A dog sniff that led to a man’s conviction on drug and firearms charges did not unconstitutionally prolong the underlying traffic stop, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Thursday.
Magistrate appointed to replace Kolar in IN Northern District
A new magistrate judge has been chosen to fill the vacancy created by Judge Joshua P. Kolar’s elevation to the federal bench.
After Lund’s confirmation, governor accepting applications for replacement on Elkhart Superior Court
With former Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund’s recent confirmation as a federal judge, the state is now looking to fill her position in Elkhart County.
Applications open in St. Joseph Co. to fill Brisco vacancy
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by Judge Cristal C. Brisco’s recent confirmation as a federal judge.
Kolar confirmed to 7th Circuit
Joshua P. Kolar, formerly a magistrate judge on the Indiana Northern District Court, has been confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
IN Northern District Senior Judge Lee dies at 85
Senior Judge William C. Lee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has died, the court announced Friday.
Following Brisco, Lund confirmed to IN Northern District, filling both vacancies
A pair of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana judicial vacancies have been filled after the U.S. Senate confirmed St. Joseph Superior Judge Cristal C. Brisco and Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund by wide margins.
After renomination, Kolar, Brisco, Lund all clear Senate Judiciary Committee
Indiana’s judicial nominees to 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana cleared another hurdle on their confirmation paths Thursday.
Federal judge reluctantly rules Lake Co. judicial selection, rather than election, doesn’t violate Voting Rights Act
Despite obvious disdain for the disparities, a federal judge has ruled in favor of the state on a lawsuit alleging the process of judicial selection — rather than election — in Lake County is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
‘Death doula’ wins preliminary injunction while case challenging Indiana funeral laws proceeds
An Indiana “death doula” can continue to discuss end-of-life care with her clients while her lawsuit challenging the state’s funeral laws proceeds.
IN Northern District warns residents about phone scam involving fake law enforcement
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana is warning residents about what it calls a common and reoccurring nationwide telephone scam currently circulating in the district.
Firearm conviction, criminal contempt upheld for defendant who proceeded pro se
A defendant who unsuccessfully defended himself in federal court and who was found in criminal contempt for refusing to answer a prosecutor’s question did not find any relief from his firearm conviction or the contempt finding at the 7th Circuit.
IN Northern District Magistrate Judge Gotsch announces retirement in August 2024
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael G. Gotsch has notified Indiana Northern District Chief Judge Holly Brady of his intent to retire in August 2024.
Northern District nominees Brisco, Lund make 1st appearance in front of Senate Judiciary Committee
A pair of northern Indiana trial court judges made their first appearances before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, as they look to fill judicial vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
ALJ properly analyzed ‘enough’ factors to support disability benefits denial, 7th Circuit rules
While an administrative law judge might have erred in his analysis of some factors in rejecting a woman’s disability benefits application, “enough” of his analysis supported his ruling, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in affirming the benefits denial.
Fees increasing at federal courts
Fee increases took effect today in both the Indiana Northern and Southern District courts.
Court dismisses Title IX lawsuit against Huntington University, officials over doping, sexual assault allegations against ex-running coach
In a case that came down to “who knew what and when they knew it,” a federal judge has dismissed the Title IX lawsuit filed against Huntington University and various school officials by former student-athletes who say they were doped and sexually assaulted.
Former Gary police officer sentenced to year in prison for violating handcuffed man’s civil rights
A former Gary police officer was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal prison after pleading guilty to violating a handcuffed man’s civil rights by using excessive force while arresting him.