Former Allen County judge certified as senior judge
The Indiana Supreme Court certified a former Allen County judge as a senior judge Thursday.
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Panel recommends retention of 10 Marion County judges
All 10 judges, as well as eight other incumbent judges previously deemed qualified, will appear on the November ballot for a retention vote.
Court of Appeals upholds ruling dismissing petition to change gender on birth certificate
The three-member appellate panel ruled that the Madison Circuit Court did not err in issuing its decision against inmate Cory Wallace because Wallace did not submit “adequate documentary evidence” or evidence supporting that his petition was made in good faith and not for a fraudulent or unlawful purpose.
Former addiction counselor sentenced for dealing meth, narcotics
A former addiction counselor was sentenced to 16 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for dealing methamphetamine and narcotic drugs to patients in recovery, according to the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office.
Muncie man convicted of cocaine dealing, meth possession
A Delaware County jury convicted a Muncie man of multiple drug-related crimes Wednesday.
Amundsen Davis adds new attorneys to firm’s Indianapolis office
Three additional attorneys have been added to the Amundsen Davis Indianapolis office.
Indiana Supreme Court affirms court’s resentencing of man to life without parole for torture, murder
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a resentencing court’s life without parole sentence for a man who tortured and murdered a woman in 1995.
Justices to hear two oral arguments June 19
The Indiana Supreme Court will be hearing seven oral arguments this month, including two back-to-back cases on June 19.
High court grants transfer of adult entertainment theater, officer expungement cases
The Indiana Supreme Court granted the transfer of four cases last week that separately involve an adult theater, a pedestrian accident, a development dispute and the expungement of a police officer’s arrest.
Indiana State Police investigating inmate death at Miami Correctional Facility
Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a 23-year-old inmate at the Miami Correctional Facility on Tuesday morning.
Office of the Attorney General combats robocallers, illegal scams
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has worked to combat illegal scam callers and reached several hefty settlements against offending companies and providers.
Indianapolis man charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to IndyGo bus in April
An Indianapolis man was charged with arson a month after allegedly starting a fire on board an IndyGo bus on Meridian and 38th Street, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Indianapolis man sentenced to federal prison for armed robberies at massage parlors
An Indianapolis man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in several armed robberies at massage parlors in September and October 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Molter to lead Marion County Judicial Selection Committee
Chief Justice Loretta Rush has appointed Justice Derek Molter to replace her on the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.
Indiana State Police hiring for Capitol Police Section officers
The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is looking to add more officers to its staff this year and are seeking applicants.
Inmate charged with fatal stabbing at federal prison in Terre Haute
A grand jury indicted 42-year-old Otha Don Watkins III of Illinois with possessing contraband in prison and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Carlos Shelton.
Indiana man sentenced to 30 years in prison for child pornography-related conviction
An Indiana man faces 30 years in prison after being convicted in federal court of the sexual exploitation of children.
Convenience store murders, self defense claim to be focus of Court of Appeals oral argument
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hold an oral argument May 23 for a case involving a man claiming self defense after he was convicted of murdering two people at an Indianapolis convenience store in 2021.
Indianapolis pair sentenced to federal prison for trafficking firearms to Chicago
Between June and September 2021, the pair “straw purchased” at least 37 firearms from federally licensed dealers in Indiana to sell to others, according to court documents.
Indiana Supreme Court hands down suspension, probation for Indianapolis attorney
The Indiana Supreme Court has disciplined an Indianapolis attorney for his refusal to refund fees to a client after not filing a sentence modification petition.