Southern Indiana man gets 5 years for courtroom outburst
A southern Indiana man who pleaded guilty in connection with chairs hurled at a judge and others in a courtroom has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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7th Circuit affirms Chicago ‘puppy mill’ ordinance
A Chicago “puppy mill” ordinance limiting the sources of animals that pet stores could use to sell animals was upheld Thursday by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, though a dissenting Indiana judge on the panel would have sent the case back to the district court for further proceedings.
Veteran loses appeal after support dog denied entry to courthouse
A disabled veteran who was barred from entering the Tippecanoe County Courthouse with a support animal lost his lawsuit against the county claiming a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
McKinney remembered for intelligence, sense of humor
Federal judge Larry McKinney is being remembered as a brilliant, hardworking jurist who was personable, vibrant and had a terrific sense of humor.
Cross-border slaying: Can dead teen’s family sue US agent?
Whether and when constitutional rights afforded American citizens extend to non-citizens outside the nation's boundaries were at issue Wednesday when a federal appeals court heard arguments about the cross-border shooting death of a Mexican teenager by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Rule limiting Indiana horses’ out-of-state racing struck down
Indiana’s rule barring horses purchased in claiming races from racing outside the state for 60 days was struck down by a federal judge Wednesday as an impermissible restriction of interstate commerce. The judgment may impact similar rules in other states.
Senior Judge Larry McKinney dies overnight
Larry McKinney, senior judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, died overnight. He was 73.
Equifax may be happy paying $1 per customer for their hassle
While the 118-year-old credit-reporting firm has been hit with more than 100 consumer lawsuits over its massive security breach, legal experts say there’s room for a deal because neither side has a slam-dunk case.
Widow wrongly denied hearing challenging late spouse’s will
A long-married Terre Haute woman who received just a small portion from her husband’s will when he died was wrongly denied her day in court, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
First impression: Court may consider facilitated communication
The Indiana Court of Appeals in an issue of first impression Wednesday affirmed a trial court ruling that allowed a disabled minor to testify in a civil trial using facilitated communication.
District court must vacate convictions, sentences on child porn conspiracy charges
A federal judge in Indianapolis must vacate two men’s convictions and sentences on charges of conspiracy to distribute child pornography and to sexually exploit a child after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals determined those convictions should have been merged with a child-exploitation enterprise conviction.
7th Circuit: Ex-owner did not breach noncompete clause by assisting distributor
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has settled a dispute between two competing companies previously owned by the same man, finding the former owner did not breach the noncompete clause by providing assistance to one of the companies.
Southern District to get help of Wisconsin, Illinois judicial officers
The second-busiest federal district court in the nation soon will get some relief from magistrate judges from other district courts in the 7th Circuit. The Southern District of Indiana’s ongoing judicial emergency has been compounded by the death of Magistrate Judge Denise K. LaRue.
Gary man gets 195 years for murders of brothers, 3rd person
A judge sentenced a Gary man to 195 years in prison in the 2015 slayings of two teenage brothers and a third person.
Senior judge to begin presiding over Hancock Circuit Court next month
An Indiana senior judge will begin presiding over the Hancock Circuit Court next month after the current judge leaves the bench.
7th Circuit orders resentencing on drug conviction after finding no speedy trial violation
A Bloomington man convicted of a drug charge after his attempt to rob a purported drug stash house will be resentenced on that charge after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the government didn’t prove the drug quantity it attributed to him.
Woman who started fight outside bar responsible for victim’s medical bills
A Chicago woman who got kicked out of a bar and instigated a confrontation with a bouncer must pay for the medical bills the man sustained as a result of being attacked by her friends, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
Indiana man gets 10 years for trying to run down 2 officers
A Muncie man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly trying to run down two police officers with his car.
Judge weighs suit filed by former Subway pitchman’s ex-wife
An Indiana judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle's ex-wife alleging that the company knew of Fogle's sexual interest in children but continued promoting him as its spokesman.
Indiana nursing home company sues former executives
A nursing home management firm in Indiana has sued several former executives who are already criminally charged with embezzling more than $16 million from the company.