Inmates secure after setting fire at eastern Indiana jail
Inmates are secured at an eastern Indiana county jail after officials say they started a fire to try to disable locks and access a common area.
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Indianapolis sues emergency dispatch provider for $8.3M
The city of Indianapolis is suing a North Carolina-based public safety software provider for breach of contract, saying it failed to adequately complete a job to install a new computer-aided dispatch system for police, fire and emergency use.
Legislators plan to introduce bills to protect law enforcement and their families
Two Republican members of the Indiana General Assembly have announced just days apart their intentions to introduce legislation in response to recent threats against police officers and the shooting of an off-duty police officer’s home and squad car in Indianapolis.
State won’t appeal order blocking abortion law
A federal judge’s order blocking a divisive and restrictive abortion law signed this year by Gov. Mike Pence will not be appealed, Indiana Lawyer has learned. The decision not to appeal at this time effectively punts a decision on a possible future appeal to new state office-holders to be elected in November.
Lafayette gives preliminary approval to gender ID protection
The Lafayette City Council has given preliminary approval to adopt antidiscrimination protection for transgender people.
Prosecutor: 2 Muncie officers justified in fatal shooting
An eastern Indiana deputy prosecutor says two Muncie police officers were justified in shooting a man armed with a knife.
Pocket US Constitution becomes best-seller after speech
A pocket version of the U.S. Constitution has become a best-seller on Amazon.com.
Indiana continues to lead US in pharmacy robberies
Indiana hasn't been able to shed its designation as the No. 1 state for pharmacy robberies despite some measures meant to protect the businesses.
Elkhart County judgment exceeds med-mal cap
A northern Indiana judgment in favor of a man ruled to have suffered a catastrophic medical malpractice injury that left him paralyzed is the latest case challenging the state’s cap on malpractice damages.
Deputy prosecutor fired after not sharing victim’s falsehood
A northwestern Indiana prosecutor has been fired after not revealing one of two purported victims made up at least part of the accusations against a molesting suspect acquitted after being held without bond for three years.
Safe Families effort wins favor in Legislature
A new law furthers the group’s power of attorney arrangement in order to keep kids out of the child welfare system.
Caseworker vs. DCS
Despite a caseworker’s lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Child Services, her employer says she’s right: There aren’t enough caseworkers to handle the exploding growth in cases of Indiana children and families in crisis. But that’s where the agreement ends.
Most Indiana youths convicted of murder get adult sentence
Indiana Department of Correction data shows the vast majority of youths found guilty of murder in the state are sentenced as adults.
Howard County jail population surges
The Howard County jail has seen a population increase of nearly 100 more inmates from this time last year, 40 of whom are the result of legislation meant to ease the Indiana Department of Correction's burden.
Pence’s candidacy could prevent Illinois man’s pardon
Gov. Mike Pence's spot on Donald Trump's presidential ticket may jeopardize a wrongfully convicted man's pardon request in Indiana.
Feds sue Anthem, Cigna to block $48B merger
U.S. antitrust enforcers on Thursday roundly rejected a pair of proposed deals that would consolidate the nation’s five biggest health insurers into just three.
Administration asks for new immigration review with 9 justices
The Obama administration says the U.S. Supreme Court should seek to break its recent tie over plans to protect millions of immigrants, when a ninth justice is on the bench.
US preparing lawsuits against Anthem, Aetna deals, sources say
U.S. antitrust officials are poised to file lawsuits to block Anthem Inc.’s takeover of rival health-insurer Cigna Corp. and Aetna Inc.’s deal to buy Humana Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.
Appeals court says prosecutor manual can stay secret
A federal appeals court says the Justice Department does not have to turn over a prosecution training manual to defense attorneys.
After 10-year legal battle, Zionsville approves Wal-Mart’s store plans from 2006
The Zionsville Plan Commission on Monday night unanimously approved Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s 10-year-old proposal to construct a store in one of the area's top retail corridors.