Former City-County Councilor Plowman found guilty
Former City County Councilor Lincoln Plowman, found guilty Thursday afternoon of federal bribery and attempted extortion charges, will await sentencing on home detention.
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Jury hears closing arguments in Plowman case
Former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman is accused of using his official position to collect $6,000 to help gain zoning approval for a new strip club. He’s charged with bribery and attempted extortion.
IU Cancer Center recruits top researcher
Dr. Murray Korc, an internationally known pancreatic cancer researcher, comes to the cancer center as the first Myles Brand Professor of Cancer Research. The position is funded through a Lilly Endowment grant.
Dividend-paying investments becoming more attractive
Indianapolis-based Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management has rolled out an equity portfolio stacked with nothing but dividend-paying stocks that can provide a reliable source of income.
Fair trustee settles with local political groups
The settlements involve donations made by Tim Durham totaling $60,000 to the Marion County Republican Central Committee, Greater Indianapolis Republican Finance Committee and the Committee to Elect Lawrence Mayor Paul Ricketts.
Costs of State Fair stage collapse investigation could be steep
Officials say it’s too early to know how much the state will pay for the investigation of the tragedy. But fees stipulated in contracts with investigators show costs easily could surpass seven figures.
State Fair victims could receive funds in next few weeks
A State Fair Remembrance Fund now containing more than $800,000 likely will be distributed before the state pays out a maximum $5 million in damages allowed by law, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Change of direction prompts City Market leader’s resignation
Jim Reilly, who oversaw a major renovation of the historic building, will step down from his second stint as executive director on Sept. 13 while City Market officials explore outsourcing leadership duties.
Former City-County Councilor’s trial gets under way
An attorney for Lincoln Plowman, a former City-County Council member on trial for attempted extortion, says his client was seeking payment for his services, not soliciting a bribe from an undercover agent posing as a strip-club operator.
Former real estate exec to plead guilty to wire fraud
Kim Hutchinson, former treasurer of J. Greg Allen Builders and Princeton Homes, agreed to plead guilty to stealing $446,419. Her cooperation likely will result in a lighter sentence of 30 to 40 months.
Hat World suing three former execs for contract breaches
The federal suit seeks monetary damages and a permanent injunction prohibiting the men from soliciting customers and employees, and from disclosing trade secrets.
Analysts react positively to Finish Line purchase
The Indianapolis-based retailer’s acquisition of an 18-store specialty running chain should produce better results than some past miscalculations, analysts say.
State preparing to pay maximum in stage collapse damages
Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Indiana will pay $5 million and get advice on distributing the money to victims of the State Fair tragedy from an expert who administered compensation funds following 9/11.
Former City-County Councilor’s trial set to begin
Lincoln Plowman, also a former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department major, is accused of using his official position to collect $6,000 for helping to grease the wheels for a new strip club.
Ex-Countrymark CEO again seeking early release
David Swanson, who is serving a 12-year sentence for wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, has succeeded in getting a federal appeals court to hear his case for early release.
Lauth’s Eaglepoint fattens up on racing teams
David Powers Motorsports, John Force Racing, Don Prudhomme Racing and Vance & Hines together occupy roughly 320,000 square feet of space at the park.
Receiver appointed in $16.8M foreclosure suit
Lender Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust is foreclosing on several Indianapolis commercial properties, including two retail centers, owned by Greenwood developer Presnell Cos.
Circle Centre wants Cinnabon out of mall
A lawsuit filed by the downtown Indianapolis mall accuses Cinnaworks LLC, a franchisee of Cinnabon, of failing to pay its $6,751-per-month rent.
Angie’s List faces challenges in bid to go public
The company said in its initial public offering that it has lost money since its inception. But it still could be attractive to prospective investors, said a local lawyer who helps companies go public.
Airport faces quick decision on public art
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is proceeding with plans to install a video advertising wall at the airport in early September and will need to make a controversial decision within the next week on whether it will replace a local artist’s work.