Special judge in Delphi case denies more broadcast camera requests for trial
The special judge in Richard Allen’s murder trial next month has denied three more news organizations from accessing the proceedings with broadcast cameras.
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Town of Zionsville joins trend of hiring in-house counsel
Municipal leaders say hiring an in-house attorney helps them stay on top of ever-changing laws.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana welcomes new magistrate judge
A new magistrate judge has been selected to serve in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
Judge in Delphi double-murder case denies another request to allow courtroom cameras at trial
Thursday’s decision marks the fourth television station to be denied camera access at trial, increasing doubts that any video cameras will be allowed at one of the most high-profile criminal trials in Indiana in decades. Allen’s trial is set to begin May 13.
Patron sues Indianapolis Motor Speedway over alleged Snake Pit injuries
A concertgoer who attended last May’s Snake Pit event during the Indianapolis 500 weekend is suing the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after allegedly being hit in the head by a glass bottle during the festivities.
Indiana Court of Appeals celebrates its national civics award with reception, exhibit
The appellate court received the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education in 2023. The award, named after the late Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, honors an organization, court or individual who actively promotes civic education as it relates to the justice system.
Cameras in courtrooms: Will the judge in the Delphi double-murder trial allow them?
Broadcasters and court officials generally report positive experiences under the state’s new camera rules, but the true test likely will come in May when Richard Allen goes on trial for the slayings of two teenage girls near Delphi.
Pet stores, breeders brace for new state regulations on dog sales
While House Enrolled Act 1412 will undo local regulations in Indianapolis and several other Hoosier cities that ban the retail sale of dogs at pet stores, it will impose new regulations on an entire range of businesses involved in the selling of dogs.
Applications open for 2024 Youth Violence Prevention Fellowship
The fellowship is a paid summer experience for Marion County residents ages 15 to 18 to learn about and provide input on solutions to youth violence.
Former IMPD officer charged with raping woman while on duty in January
Myron Howard, 27, also was charged with improper sexual conduct in a separate incident that allegedly occurred in August 2023, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said.
Riverview Health sues to claw back wage overpayments to physician
Riverview Health says in a lawsuit that it overpaid a physician for on-call services for 11 years, and it is now suing the doctor in Hamilton Superior Court for more than $60,000 that it claims she hasn’t paid back.
Disciplinary Commission issues advisory opinion on limited representation for public defenders
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an advisory opinion Thursday morning outlining how public defenders can efficiently navigate limited representation while representing a defendant at an initial hearing.
Three Indiana Supreme Court oral arguments set for April 4
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear three oral arguments on April 4, including one for a case involving extensive damages and cleanup at a southwestern Indiana poultry processing plant.
New law makes it a crime to distribute fake nude photos generated by AI
A new provision in House Enrolled Act 1047 makes the distribution of unauthorized and undisclosed “intimate” images generated or altered by AI a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
New IU McKinney group supports students with disabilities, helps them find services
Established during the fall 2023 semester, the Accessibility and Equity Student Union is led by president and student MacAna Gilkerson.
Two sentenced in string of armed robberies at Indy businesses
Two men were sentenced to a combined 44 years in prison for their roles in a string of armed robberies at Indianapolis businesses in the summer of 2020.
Man sentenced to 25 years for attempted murder of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officer
An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 25 years for the attempted murder of an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in 2021, according to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Eight Marion County judges recommended for retention
The eight Marion County Superior Court judges appearing on the ballot this fall have been endorsed for retention by the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee.
New Indiana law aims to elevate civic engagement among high school students
Under Senate Enrolled Act 211, the Indiana Department of Education will create a designation for excellence in civic engagement, which high school students can earn and put on their transcript.
Indiana Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Paoli quarry blasting case
The Indiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Cave Quarries Inc. v. Warex LLC Thursday morning, a case involving the 2021 blasting procedure that damaged an asphalt plant in Paoli.