Delaware County creates domestic violence court
The Indiana Supreme Court has approved the creation of a domestic violence court in Delaware County.
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Charges dismissed against doctor accused of overprescribing
A central Indiana judge has dismissed charges against a doctor who had faced allegations of overprescribing painkillers.
Southern Indiana jail makes changes after reality show
A southern Indiana jail has made changes including additional officers and more resources for inmates after letting a cable television program film for four months inside its walls, a sheriff said.
Toyota to pay up to $3.4 billion to settle US truck suit
Toyota will pay up to $3.4 billion to settle a class action lawsuit brought by U.S. pickup truck and SUV owners whose vehicles lacked adequate rust protection.
Catholic bishops ask Trump for humane immigration policies
The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops, meeting in Baltimore just days after Donald Trump was elected president, urged him Monday to adopt humane policies toward immigrants and refugees.
Once in office, Trump can quickly alter Supreme Court agenda
Even before Donald Trump chooses a Supreme Court nominee, the new president can take steps to make several contentious court cases go away.
Trump win resets culture war debate on abortion, LGBT rights
For the combatants in America’s long-running culture wars, the triumph of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans was stunning — sparking elation on one side, deep dismay on the other.
Supreme Court won’t review suit on Kansas science standards
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review a nonprofit group's lawsuit claiming that science standards for Kansas public schools promote atheism.
FBI: Hate crimes against Muslims up 67 percent in 2015
The FBI says the number of hate crimes reported to police increased by about 6.7 percent last year, led largely by a 67 percent surge in crimes against Muslims.
North Carolina leaders ask 4th Circuit for delay in LGBT appeal
North Carolina's Republican leaders say a federal appeals court should wait for a U.S. Supreme Court case to be resolved before weighing in on a law limiting protections for LGBT people.
Disbarred Vegas lawyer gets prison for theft from clients
A 48-year-old disbarred Las Vegas lawyer has been sentenced to up to seven years in state prison for stealing more than $140,000 from her former clients.
Lawyer: Cosby expects to be cleared and resume his career
Bill Cosby expects to be cleared of a criminal sexual assault charge and restart his show business career.
Trump could reshape Justice Department’s civil rights focus
A Donald Trump administration could radically reshape the Justice Department, particularly civil rights efforts that became one of its most pressing and high-profile priorities over the past eight years.
Trump lawyers to begin settlement talks on Trump University
Donald Trump's attorneys on Thursday agreed to enter settlement talks in a class-action fraud lawsuit involving the president-elect and his now-defunct Trump University, raising the possibility of a quick end to the 6 ½-year-old case just before it goes to trial.
Judge denies prosecutor’s request to move sheriff’s trial
A northern Indiana sheriff indicted on 10 felony counts including bribery and official misconduct will be tried in his home county.
FBI, Indiana troopers raid offices of Lake County sheriff
The FBI and Indiana State Police raided the offices of Lake County Sheriff John Buncich and seized boxes of documents Thursday, though the target of their investigation remained unclear.
Authorities, schools on alert as Cincinnati awaits verdict
Authorities were on alert and school officials took precautions Thursday as jurors deliberated a second day in the Ohio murder trial of a white former police officer who said he feared for his life before fatally shooting an unarmed black man during a traffic stop last year.
Trump University lawsuit heads toward Nov. 28 trial
Donald Trump is scheduled to go on trial this month in a class-action lawsuit against him and his now-defunct Trump University, potentially taking the witness stand weeks before his inauguration as president of the United States.
Delaware County looking to prevent ransomware attacks
Delaware County officials have authorized an investigation into how to prevent a hacking attack like the one that hit neighboring Madison County.
Woman gets 4 years for embezzling $5.5 million
An Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling $5.5 million from her former employer.