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Lawsuits against Trump over Jan. 6 riot can move forward, appeals court says
Lawsuits against Donald Trump over the U.S. Capitol riot can move forward, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, rejecting the former president’s bid to dismiss the cases accusing him of inciting the violent mob on Jan. 6, 2021.
House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It’s just the 6th expulsion in the chamber’s history
The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use. He was just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted.
Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died. She was 93.
What if Donald Trump is convicted? The 2024 Republican convention rules don’t address the issue
The Republican National Committee’s rules for next year’s nominating contest and convention were released this week without addressing a question the GOP could well face next summer: Can the party’s delegates vote for a different candidate if the presumptive nominee is convicted of a felony?
Report: Belief death penalty is applied unfairly shows capital punishment’s growing isolation in US
More Americans now believe the death penalty, which is undergoing a yearslong decline of use and support, is being administered unfairly, a finding that is adding to its growing isolation in the U.S., according to an annual report on capital punishment.
Indiana man suspected in teen girl’s disappearance charged with murder after remains found
A 59-year-old man suspected in the June disappearance of a 17-year-old neighbor has been charged with murder after human remains were found buried in a pit on his central Indiana property.
23 candidates to interview next month for Welch, Flowers vacancies on Marion Superior Court
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will conduct two days of interviews next month for two vacancies on the Marion Superior Court, including the vacancy created by the death of Judge Shatrese Flowers.
Corydon woman’s federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations dismissed without prejudice
A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice a civil rights complaint filed by a Black woman from Corydon who alleges she was denied full access to the town’s public utilities and faced harassment and threats while living there.
Butler student suing school for handling of stalking allegations permitted to amend unjust enrichment claim
A Butler University student who sued the school after he was found not responsible on an allegation of stalking has been partially granted leave to amend his complaint after a previous ruling dismissing the majority of his claims.
Highland attorney elected to JNC
A new representative of District 3 has been elected to the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission. Attorney Daniel Vinovich has been elected to replace Holly Wojcik on the JNC. Wojcik’s term expires Dec. 31.
Senate Democrats authorize subpoenas in Supreme Court ethics probe as Republicans stage walkout
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for two prominent conservatives who arranged luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices, but Republicans planned to object to the legitimacy of the action.
Appeals court reinstates gag order against Trump in NY fraud trial
A New York appeals court Thursday reinstated a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel after he disparaged a law clerk in his New York civil fraud trial.
Committee provides updates on Medicaid programs for aging, maternal health
An estimated 130,000 Hoosiers over the age of 60 using Medicaid will receive notices in early 2024 advising them to choose a Managed Care Entity (MCE) to coordinate their health coverage under the state’s Pathways for Aging program.
Lawmakers can ‘vote their conscience’ on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns
Speaker Mike Johnson expressed reservations Wednesday about expelling Rep. George Santos from the House this week, but said he and other GOP leaders will not push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office.
Indiana teachers union presses reticent state lawmakers to reopen budget in 2024 session
Indiana’s largest teacher’s union is calling for better collective bargaining, increased pay for support staff and more say over curriculum in the upcoming legislative session.
Indiana judge dismisses state’s lawsuit against TikTok that alleged child safety, privacy concerns
An Indiana county judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the level of inappropriate content for children on its platform and the security of its consumers’ personal information.
Modified custody, parenting time order in mother’s favor upheld at COA
The grant of sole legal custody of a child to the mother and an order for the father’s parenting time to be supervised were not erroneous, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Wednesday.
Appellate court rejects evidentiary challenges to firearm, drug convictions
The Court of Appeals of Indiana declined to reverse a man’s firearm-related convictions, determining that his challenges to the admission of evidence failed.
Factual issues need resolution in Hamilton County billboard dispute, COA rules in reversal
A factfinding hearing must be held regarding the state’s removal of a billboard sign along U.S. 31 before a trial court can decide if a taking occurred or enter an order of appropriation, the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled Wednesday.