Councilman sues South Bend for not defending him in lawsuit
A South Bend city council member is suing the city for not defending him in a libel case involving a wiretapping investigation.
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Judge jails Kentucky clerk for refusing marriage licenses
A defiant county clerk was sent to jail for contempt Thursday after insisting that her "conscience will not allow" her to follow a federal judge's orders to issue marriage licenses to gay couples.
Judge lets Brady play, ruling against NFL in ‘Deflategate’
A federal judge in New York let the air out of “Deflategate” Thursday, erasing New England quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for a controversy that the NFL claimed threatened football's integrity.
Columbus council backs sexual orientation protections
The all-Republican city council in Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s hometown has voted unanimously to give initial support for adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the city’s anti-discrimination ordinances.
Clerk defying gay marriage orders: ‘A heaven or hell decision’
Now as the Rowan County clerk in Morehead, Kentucky, Kim Davis is refusing to surrender in a battle over who can and can’t be wed. She invoked “God's authority” Tuesday as she defied a series of federal court orders and once again denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Federal judge orders defiant Kentucky clerk, staff to court
A county clerk in Kentucky who has invoked “God's authority” and is defying the Supreme Court of the United States by refusing to license same-sex marriage has been summoned along with her entire staff to explain to a federal judge why she should not face stiff fines or jail time.
Attorney: Former Jared Foundation chief to plead guilty
An attorney said the former director of a foundation created by ex-Subway spokesman Jared Fogle will plead guilty to child pornography charges.
Lake Station mayor, wife go on trial in federal court
The mayor of a northwestern Indiana city and his wife are going on trial on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and filing false tax returns.
Kentucky taxpayers owe $2.3 million in fees in same-sex marriage case
Attorneys who successfully challenged Kentucky’s ban on same-sex marriage have submitted a bill for more than $2 million in legal fees, court costs and related expenses. The state of Kentucky, as the losing party in the case, gets stuck with the tab under federal civil-rights law.
Plans outline charter schools at juvenile detention centers
An Indianapolis organization has proposed creating a charter school at juvenile detention centers statewide.
Indiana team that raided Fogle’s home used mobile laboratory
When they arrived at Jared Fogle’s home last month, law enforcement officials were armed with more than a search warrant.
Law barring convicted sex offenders from schools challenged
An Indiana man is challenging a new state law that bars certain convicted sex offenders from entering schools, arguing it can impair the right to vote.
Study: Child sexual assault ‘far too common’ in Indiana
A report by the Global Health Communication Center at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis states that adolescent sexual assault is “far too common” in the state.
Florida woman says she secretly recorded Fogle
A Florida woman says former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle of Zionsville told her years ago about his interest in having sex with minors and that she went to authorities who told her to record the conversations.
Authorities arrest Pulaski County deputy coroner
Authorities in Pulaski County have arrested and charged a chief deputy coroner on preliminary charges of theft and official misconduct.
Fogle attorney: Jared taking responsibility for ‘deplorable behavior’
The attorney for Jared Fogle said the former Subway pitchman was accepting responsibility for “his deplorable behavior” as he agreed Wednesday in federal court to plead guilty to paying for sex acts with minors and receiving child pornography.
Indiana to get $1.3M slice of Amgen settlement
Biotech drugmaker Amgen will pay $71 million to settle an investigation into illegal marketing of its drugs Aranesp and Enbrel, ending an investigation by 48 states and Washington, D.C.
Fogle to plead guilty to sex acts with minors, child porn
Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has agreed to plead guilty to allegations that he paid for sex acts with minors and received child pornography that he knew had been secretly produced by the former director of his charitable foundation.
Indiana lawmakers to consider DNA testing felony arrestees
An Indiana legislative study panel heard testimony from a national advocate for DNA sampling who is urging them to expand testing to any person arrested for a felony.
Former Lake County judge eyeing AG nomination
A former Lake County judge has formed a campaign committee to seek the Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general.