Indiana woman gets 12 years for neglect of malnourished teen
An eastern Indiana woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the neglect of her 15-year-old niece who weighed just 40 pounds when she was admitted to a hospital.
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High court struggles over hospital pension dispute
The Supreme Court of the United States is struggling over whether some of the nation's largest hospitals should be allowed to sidestep federal laws protecting pension benefits for workers.
Kentucky lawyer pleads guilty in massive disability scheme
A flamboyant Kentucky lawyer who billed himself as "Mr. Social Security" pleaded guilty Friday for his role in what prosecutors portrayed as a long-running scheme to defraud the government of nearly $600 million in federal disability payments.
Democrats force 1-week delay on panel vote on Supreme Court pick
Senate Democrats on Monday forced a one-week delay in a committee vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, who remains on track for confirmation with solid Republican backing.
New judge appointed to hear Indiana sheriff’s bribery case
A northern Indiana sheriff facing bribery and official misconduct charges will have a new judge overseeing his trial.
Judge says man accused of teacher’s killing can’t move trial
A man accused of killing a Lafayette art teacher must stand trial for her murder in the northern Indiana city.
Lawsuits blaming Saudi Arabia for 9/11 get new life
For years, family members of those killed on Sept. 11 and insurance companies tried unsuccessfully through the courts to hold Saudi Arabia or businesses and organizations there responsible for the terrorist attacks. Now that Congress has cleared the way, they're making a fresh effort.
Judge in Virginia declines to block travel ban
In a sweeping affirmation of presidential authority, a federal judge in Virginia ruled against a Muslim civil-rights group that sought to block the Trump administration's proposed travel ban.
Indiana agency OKs $2M to secure, demolish East Chicago site
An Indiana agency has approved $2 million to secure and demolish a public housing complex in East Chicago that residents must vacate because of soil contaminated with lead and arsenic.
Deal reached in Indiana homicide case of body in suitcase
A man accused of killing an Indiana woman nearly two years ago has entered a guilty plea after striking a deal with prosecutors.
Democrats oppose Gorsuch, say he rules against workers
Two additional Democrats said Friday that they will vote against U.s. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and will support a filibuster against him.
Indiana school district settles sex abuse case for $1.4M
An Indiana school district has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit over a former employee's sexual misconduct with a woman when she was a 15-year-old high school student.
Indiana judge expunges conviction of pardoned Chicago man
An Indiana judge has expunged the armed robbery conviction of a Chicago man recently pardoned after spending more than eight years in prison for a wrongful conviction.
After fight, Indiana man receives ‘ATHE1ST’ license plate
A man who was initially denied an Indiana license plate reading "ATHE1ST" now has the personalized plate.
Democratic leader Schumer vows filibuster of Gorsuch nomination
The top Senate Democrat said Thursday he will oppose President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee and lead a filibuster of the choice, setting up a politically charged showdown with Republicans with far-reaching implications for future judicial nominees.
House lawmakers plan ‘substantial’ amendment to vaping bill
An Indiana House Republican says a "substantial" amendment is planned for a bill overhauling last year's vaping law, but isn't offering many specifics yet.
Preliminary approval given to $208.7 million NCAA settlement
About 40,000 college football and basketball players will not need to submit a claim to receive a portion of the $208.7 million the NCAA will pay to settle a federal class-action lawsuit that claimed the value of their athletic scholarships was illegally capped.
Industry chief: solar doesn’t now threaten utility profits
Indiana's influential power companies urged lawmakers on Wednesday to move forward with a bill that would sharply curtail a benefit available to solar panel owners, even though it does not pose a current threat to their bottom line.
Ex-pharmacy exec convicted in deadly meningitis outbreak
The former head of a Massachusetts pharmacy was acquitted Wednesday of murder allegations but convicted of racketeering and other crimes in a meningitis outbreak that was traced to fungus-contaminated drugs and killed 64 people across the country.
Pardoned Chicago man asks judge to expunge criminal record
A Chicago man who spent more than eight years in an Indiana prison for a wrongful conviction and was recently pardoned now wants his record expunged.