Future seems uncertain for Trump’s acting attorney general
Matthew Whitaker’s future at the helm of the Justice Department appears uncertain as President Donald Trump denies even knowing the man he’s just named acting attorney general.
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AG Hill to continue to serve despite likely suits by accusers
Facing the prospect of lawsuits from four women he is accused of groping, embattled Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill vowed through his legal team Tuesday to stay in office. A special prosecutor Tuesday declined to criminally charge Hill but said the AG admitted he consumed a significant amount of alcohol and touched his accusers the night of the alleged incidents.
AG files complaints against 3 nurses after drugs diverted
The Indiana attorney general’s office has accused three nurses of diverting prescription drugs or medication from their workplaces.
Indiana joins Nevada fight against drugmaker delay of execution
Fifteen states including Indiana are siding with Nevada as it fights drug companies battling the use of their products in an inmate’s execution. Republican attorneys general from the 15 states filed documents Monday with the Nevada Supreme Court arguing drug company Alvogen’s claims are a part of a “guerrilla war against the death penalty.”
Mueller offers Trump team new proposal for interview
In negotiations over a possible interview by prosecutors, special counsel Robert Mueller’s team has offered the White House format changes, perhaps willing to limit some questions asked of President Donald Trump or accept some answers in writing, according to a person briefed on the proposal.
AG Hill, attorney Bopp start nonprofit legal defense fund
Supporters of embattled Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill have created a nonprofit to raise money for his legal defense amid allegations the Republican drunkenly groped a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers.
Trump returns to ‘Witch Hunt’ tweets against Mueller probe
Capping a week of drama, backtracking and blistering statements from allies about his attitude toward Russian election interference, President Donald Trump on Monday returned to familiar rhetoric, referring to the special counsel’s Russia probe as a “hoax” and “Witch Hunt.”
Court asked to deny Hill’s request to stop investigation
The Marion County Prosecutor’s office pushed back today against Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill’s attempt to squash the appointment of a special prosecutor, saying his motion had “fatal flaws” and he was making a “dubious proposition.”
Republican legislative aide is third accuser of AG Hill
A Republican staffer has come forward to publicly accuse Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill of touching her inappropriately at a party, the third woman to do so. Her accusations were outlined in a statement released Thursday.
Political observers: AG Hill could survive groping allegations
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is taking heat for allegations that he inappropriately touched four women — including a state lawmaker — but political observers say he could survive a call for his resignation.
Call for AG Hill to resign arises amid harassment investigation
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill was investigated this year after four women claimed he touched them inappropriately at a bar. Hill was investigated by the same law firm that recently drew an ethics complaint for its handling of a separate investigation that cleared a powerful Ohio lawmaker. Meanwhile, Indiana’s Democratic Party leader has called on Hill to resign.
ACLU arguing for injunction against abortion law taking effect July 1
An in-court battle over yet another Indiana abortion law will take place Friday when the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana will urge a district court judge to enter an injunction against portions of a law set to take effect in less than a month.
Hill supports Sessions’ fight against ‘sanctuary state laws’
Indiana Attorney Curtis Hill on Friday joined U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the Trump administration’s ongoing legal battle with California over immigration and so-called sanctuary cities and states.
AP source: Ex-FBI No. 2 to be criticized in watchdog report
The Justice Department’s inspector general is expected to criticize former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe as part of its investigation into the bureau’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday night.
Hill supports ending sexual harassment arbitration requirements
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has joined with the attorneys general of all 50 states and other U.S. territories in support of federal legislation ending forced arbitration after incidents of workplace sexual harassment.The National Association of Attorneys General sent the letter voicing its support for such legislation to Congressional leaders Monday.
Ex-DCS chief Bonaventura joins AG’s staff as special counsel
Former Indiana Department of Child Services Director Mary Beth Bonaventura will join the Indiana Attorney General’s Office as special counsel Monday, a move that comes less than a month after she resigned from her DCS post with a scathing resignation letter to Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Minkler appointed to U.S. Attorney advisory committee
Joshua Minkler, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, is among nine U.S. attorneys appointed to serve a two-year term on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.
Transgender inmate sues DOC for hormone therapy
A transgender inmate is suing the Indiana Department of Correction and is seeking a preliminary injunction that would require the department to provide hormone therapy to treat gender dysphoria.
Zoeller plans government mediation practice for Indianapolis firm
Former Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has been a lifelong advocate of mediation and alternative dispute resolutions, building his career around the notion that many disputes can be resolved short of trial. So when Zoeller left the attorney general’s office, it made sense for him to continue his advocacy for mediation and ADR work in the private sector.
Holder discusses guns, race relations, Trump administration at Anderson University
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder remembers well the worst day of his time in office. It was just a few days after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, and he had to make a trip to the classroom where nearly two dozen young children were gunned down.