Sister of kidnapped Indianapolis siblings gets probation
An Indianapolis woman whose two teenage siblings were kidnapped and held for ransom won't serve any jail time for her involvement in the case.
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City liable for sign firm’s damages, judge rules
Indiana billboard company GEFT Outdoor LLC expects to seek millions of dollars in damages from the city of Indianapolis after a federal judge ruled that the city’s former sign ordinance was unconstitutional.
7th Circuit upholds Fogle’s above-guidelines sentence
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle’s 188-month sentence Thursday afternoon for distributing and receiving, as well as conspiring to distribute and receive child pornography. Fogle challenged his sentence after the District Court imposed one above the sentencing guidelines.
Police: Suspect in Indiana killings inspired by ‘Purge’ film
A 19-year-old Indianapolis man has been charged with killing three people over four days, and authorities say he was inspired by the horror movie "The Purge."
Indianapolis jeweler faces $2.4M suit over store
Hofmeister Personal Jewelers Inc., one of Indianapolis' best-known jewelry stores, has been sued by Wells Fargo Bank for allegedly defaulting on a $2.3 million mortgage on its Clearwater Crossing store.
‘Abusive litigant’ loses appeal for damages
The Indiana Court of Appeals denied a prolific litigant’s attempt to get more than $30,000 in damages after he claimed a printer he purchased online for less than $75 did not work and then sued for thousands of dollars in damages.
2 at IPS accused of not reporting sex abuse get diversion
Two Indianapolis Public Schools officials charged with not immediately notifying authorities of sexual abuse allegations against a former counselor have agreed to enter pretrial diversion programs.
Keeping client relationships on track
As the Indianapolis Motor Speedway celebrates the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, its legal partner has its own milestone with the track. It’s one of several firms marking significant anniversaries this year.
Hogsett touts task force to plan new jail, criminal justice reforms
As Indianapolis faces another jail overcrowding crisis, Mayor Joe Hogsett is moving ahead in his quest to reform the city’s criminal justice system.
City of Indianapolis settles wrongful imprisonment lawsuit
Court records show that the city of Indianapolis has settled a lawsuit for $99,000 that was filed by a man who claims police used false evidence to imprison him.
Former Indianapolis coach pleads guilty to enticement
A former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach has pleaded guilty to trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Pence picks Taft attorney as next Supreme Court justice
Gov. Mike Pence has selected Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP partner Geoffrey Slaughter as Indiana's 109th justice. Pence made the announcement at 1 p.m. Monday from his office in the Statehouse.
Lawsuit: Ex-IU med school official says he was sexually harassed
A former administrator at the Indiana University School of Medicine says he was pressured to resign after complaining about a female administrator he claims sexually harassed him.
Former Indianapolis coach to plead guilty to enticement
Court documents say a former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach has agreed to plead guilty to trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Attorney must pay parking ticket, nothing more, court holds
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that an attorney who was given a $20 parking ticket that ended up costing him $150 in late fees only needs to pay his ticket. The attorney sought $2,500 in damages and fees over the incident.
Developer Alig avoids prison time with plea deal
A prominent Indianapolis developer who pleaded guilty to one count of theft and one count of securities fraud received a four-year suspended sentence Monday morning and was ordered to repay victims $321,000.
Attorney blogger Gary Welsh dies in apparent suicide
Prominent Indianapolis blogger Gary Welsh has died, according to Indianapolis police, who say they are investigating the death as a "tragic suicide."
Indianapolis man gets 4 life sentences in quadruple killing
An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms after his February guilty plea to four drug-related killings spared him a possible death sentence.
Former Indianapolis coach faces 10 years to life in prison
A former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach faces 10 years to life in prison if convicted of trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
17 former Angie’s List salespeople sue for overtime
Seventeen former salespeople for Angie’s List Inc. filed lawsuits Tuesday alleging the Indianapolis-based company systematically withheld payment for overtime hours they worked.