Police: Portage toddler fatally shoots self
A 2-year-old northwestern Indiana girl has died after accidentally shooting herself with a gun she found in her home, authorities said Thursday.
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Pence subpoenaed by special counsel probing Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Vanderburgh Co., sheriff’s office sued for alleged wrongful arrest after police chase
A southwestern Indiana man is suing Vanderburgh County, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and one of its deputies over what the plaintiff says was his wrongful arrest for a 2022 traffic offense.
Individual bankruptcy filings see steep increase in 2022, bucking overall trend
| IL Staff
Filings for bankruptcy protection continued to fall nationwide last year — with the exception of individual Chapter 13 filings, which increased significantly.
COA finds no error, constitutional violation in affirming domestic violence convictions
The Court of Appeals of Indiana has affirmed a man’s multiple convictions stemming from a domestic violence incident, determining there was no error or constitutional violation.
Opinions Feb. 9, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Richard D. Talbott v. State of Indiana
21A-CR-2625
Criminal. Affirms Richard Talbott’s convictions of Level 3 felony criminal confinement, Level 3 felony aggravated battery, Level 6 felony strangulation and Class A misdemeanor domestic battery. Finds the Jefferson Circuit Court did not err in denying Talbott’s motion for discharge under Criminal Rule 4(B). Also finds Talbott’s right to a speedy trial was not violated. Finally, finds the criminal information alleging Talbott committed criminal confinement adequately informed him of the charge, and the state presented sufficient evidence.
Attorney who solicited sexual favors then tried to buy client’s silence resigns
| IL Staff
A northern Indiana attorney has resigned from the Indiana bar after soliciting sexual favors from a client in exchange for a discount on attorney fees, then trying to bribe the client to keep quiet.
Settlement reached in aviation safety lawsuit
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana has announced that Indy Jet Management LLC and associated parties have agreed to resolve allegations of conducting illegal charter flights.
2nd Lawrence Co. officer out of hospital after being shot
The second of two southern Indiana police officers shot during a weekend traffic stop has been released from a hospital, a local sheriff said Wednesday.
2 Indiana men could face life in prison in teen’s 1975 death
A judge told two Indiana men Wednesday that they could face life in prison if they’re convicted in the slaying of a 17-year-old girl who was found dead in a river nearly a half-century ago.
Supreme Court might have easy outs on elections, immigration
The Supreme Court soon could find itself with easy ways out of two high-profile cases involving immigration and elections, if indeed the justices are looking to avoid potentially messy, divisive decisions.
Jury may not hear cops’ admissions in Tyre Nichols’ beating
One of the officers involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols took a cellphone photo of the bloodied and handcuffed man and shared it with five other people. But the officer’s statement about sharing the photo will likely never be seen by a jury.
Judge dismisses wrongful death complaint against Indy, IMPD in ex-IU football player’s shooting death
A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death complaint against the city of Indianapolis and its police force in the death of former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty, who was fatally shot in 2020.
Bill to give teens counsel in CHINS, TPR cases stays in House Judiciary Committee after testimony
The Indiana House Judiciary Committee is considering an amendment that would allow for the appointment of counsel to certain kids in child in need of services or termination of parental rights cases.
ABA House of Delegates rejects bid to make LSAT optional
| IL Staff
The American Bar Association House of Delegates has rejected a proposal that would have made law school admissions tests like the LSAT optional.
‘Confusing’ jury instruction leads to reversal of child molesting conviction
The July 2014 revision to Indiana’s criminal code has resulted in the Court of Appeals of Indiana vacating a child molesting conviction after finding that a jury instruction straddling both sides of the date of the revision could have confused jurors.
Indiana Senate approves doctor noncompete ban
The Indiana Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a ban on physician noncompete agreements, a top Senate GOP priority and one of several bills meant to lower the cost of health care. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.
Opinions Feb. 8, 2023
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Chad A. Keister v. State of Indiana
22A-CR-1531
Criminal. Reverses in part Chad Keister’s conviction of two counts of child molesting, one as a Class C felony and one as a Level 4 felony. Finds the Warrick Circuit Court gave a jury instruction that was not supported by the evidence, which prejudiced Keister’s substantial rights. Remands with instructions to vacate Keister’s conviction of Count II and issue a new sentencing order on Count I only.
State senator Young removed from Judiciary Committee
Indianapolis Republican Sen. Michael Young has been removed from the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee and replaced by Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell.
Proposal advances for Indiana driving cards for immigrants
Indiana lawmakers pushed ahead for the first time on Tuesday a proposal that would allow immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain state-issued cards giving them permission to drive.
