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Former Fifth Third exec killed in Puerto Rico

Maurice Spagnoletti, a former president and CEO of Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp’s central Indiana operations, was gunned down on Wednesday. He had been an executive of Doral Bank in Puerto Rico for about six months.

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Daniels’ plan on sentencing changes appears dead

Daniels had made revamping of the criminal sentencing laws one of his top priorities for this year's legislative session, but lawmakers handling the bill said Tuesday they hadn't been able to reach a compromise and didn't expect more action before the General Assembly's April 29 adjournment deadline.

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City program gives firms incentive to hire ex-offenders

A pilot project is providing jobs for 70 ex-convicts, with their $10-an-hour wages covered
by Uncle Sam for six months. City officials hope they can then transition into other jobs or receive recommendations that
help them to find other work.

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Rising crime worries city businesses

Indianapolis fought long and hard to earn a reputation as a safe place to live and conduct business. But police statistics
show that local security is eroding. Crime has risen to the highest levels seen during Mayor Bart Peterson’s administration.

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