Insurance broker who stole $1.2M in Ponzi scheme sentenced to 51 months
An insurance broker who stole more than $1.2 million from clients has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.
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Judge rules children of ex-fertility doc Cline can proceed with 3 claims against Netflix, dismisses 2 others
Children who were fathered by disgraced Indianapolis fertility specialist Donald Cline can proceed with three of their claims against Netflix and a production company, but a federal judge dismissed identity deception and theft claims.
IN Southern District Court sponsors CLE on representation of domestic violence victims
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is sponsoring a continuing legal education opportunity for attorneys on modest means and pro bono representation of victims of domestic violence in Indiana.
Indy officers indicted for Whitfield’s death secure stay of discovery in federal case
The two Indianapolis police officers who are facing criminal charges related to the death of Herman Whitfield III have secured a partial stay of the proceedings in a related federal civil case.
Woman indicted for using stolen Social Security numbers, nursing license to get jobs while also receiving disability benefits
A woman who used stolen Social Security numbers and a stolen nursing license to obtain jobs while simultaneously receiving disability benefits has been indicted on federal fraud and identity theft charges.
7th Circuit affirms minor sexual exploitation conviction, sentence for woman connected to Jared Fogle
A woman with ties to disgraced subway pitchman Jared Fogle who was convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor and other crimes failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that her prosecution was vindictive or that her sentence is excessive.
IN Southern District Court seeking comment on proposed amendments to 8 local rules
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is seeking public comment on proposed changes to eight local rules.
Federal magistrate: Former Ascension employees can add plaintiffs, defendants in now-consolidated COVID vaccine lawsuit
Current and former employees of Ascension Health can add three new individual plaintiffs and three new defendants to their class-action lawsuit against the hospital system regarding religion exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
7th Circuit affirms meth conviction, sentence for man on home detention
A search that uncovered 388 grams of methamphetamine and led to a man’s conviction did not violate his Fourth Amendment rights because he waived them as part of his home detention, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Wildeman selected for magistrate opening in Southern District
Crystal Wildeman has been selected as the newest magistrate judge in the Evansville Division of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the court announced Thursday.
Judge questioning class certification in suit against law banning gender-affirming care for minors
A lawsuit challenging a law banning gender-affirming care for minors is seeking class certification, but a judge has ordered plaintiffs to show cause why briefing on that issue should not be stayed until the court rules on their preliminary injunction motion.
Federal judge rules for, against law enforcement in case brought by man paralyzed after being thrown into sheriff’s van
A federal judge has allowed claims against several Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers and Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies to move forward in a case where a man alleged he was paralyzed during a September 2019 arrest and transport.
Shelbyville woman gets two-year sentence for embezzlement
The former controller of a Shelbyville company has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting to embezzling nearly $700,000 from her company.
District court orders resentencing but upholds convictions in drug case
A Marion County man is entitled to resentencing, but his convictions on drug, firearm and money laundering charges will stand, a Southern District of Indiana judge ordered Tuesday.
Federal magistrate denies student’s motion to compel in discrimination suit against Noblesville Schools
A federal magistrate judge has denied a motion to compel in a case involving a Noblesville High School student who wanted to start an anti-abortion group and sued the district for discrimination.
Indy dermatologist gets probation, $360K in restitution for underreporting $1.2M in income
An Indianapolis dermatologist has been sentenced to three years of probation for underreporting at least $1.2 million in taxable income over a three-year period. David Gerstein, 63, of Hamilton County, has also been ordered to pay $360,669 in restitution.
SCOTUS once again considering challenge to IN fetal disposition abortion law
Today’s conference of the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to include discussion about whether the justices should once again consider a case challenging a law governing the disposal of aborted fetal remains in Indiana.
7th Circuit again reverses judgment for sex offenders who challenged registration requirement
Requiring sex offenders who are already subject to registration elsewhere to also register in Indiana rationally promotes public safety, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in reversing a district court’s judgment.
7th Circuit asks IN Supreme Court to consider dispute about corporate contributions to PACs
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to consider whether state law prohibits or otherwise limits corporate contributions to political action committees or other entities that engage in independent campaign-related expenditures.
Man did not have standing, suffer concrete injuries in debt collection case, 7th Circuit affirms
An Indiana man did not have standing to sue a collection agency and the company’s letters did not cause him any concrete injury, a split 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.