Former investment broker sentenced to one year
Ronald W. Nichter, 60, was found guilty of siphoning more than $160,000 from the investment accounts of 14 clients, including several who lived in Anderson, Pendleton, Greenfield and Shirley.
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Bob Leonard convicted of murder in home explosion
Jurors convicted Bob Leonard, 57, on all of the more than 50 counts he was facing. Prosecutors said evidence proved he was involved in the plot with his half-brother and others to use natural gas and a microwave to blow up the house for $300,000 in insurance.
Panel approves bill to punish meth, heroin dealers
Meth and heroin dealers in Indiana will face harsher penalties if they are convicted and have a criminal history under a bill passed by a state Senate panel Tuesday.
Drug bill critics: Too early to change Indiana criminal code
Opponents of a bill that calls for mandating tougher sentences for some convicted drug dealers said Tuesday it's too early to change Indiana's criminal code since a major overhaul took effect only two years ago.
Park Tudor hires attorney to investigate former coach, school’s actions
The private school’s board of directors said that attorney Larry Mackey will conduct an independent investigation of the former coach’s relationship with a student and the school’s handling of the matter.
Feds aren’t saying if Park Tudor, attorney could face charges
An Indiana University law professor said the school’s delay in turning over evidence in the investigation of former basketball coach Kyle Cox was troubling from a moral and ethical standpoint.
Park Tudor officials accused of hampering probe of coach
The former boys basketball coach at the exclusive private school in Indianapolis was charged Thursday with trying to entice a 15-year-old female student into a sexual relationship, and court documents allege school officials hampered the investigation.
Federal court rejects Durham’s sentence appeal
A federal appeals court has rejected a former Indianapolis businessman's bid to shorten his 50-year sentence for defrauding investors of more than $200 million.
Carmel financial adviser found guilty of fraud
Prosecutors said Jamie C. Lopez used money from the retirement accounts of his victims to buy automobiles, make mortgage payments and pay for home landscaping.
UPDATE: Ex-Subway pitchman Fogle planning appeal
Jared Fogle has filed a notice of appeal in the child pornography and sex crime case that sent him to prison for more than 15 years.
Former Jared Fogle associate to be sentenced for child porn
Prosecutors are seeking a 35-year sentence for Russell Taylor, who ran the not-for-profit founded by the former Subway pitchman.
Sentence of 35 years sought for ex-Jared Foundation leader
Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence the former director of an Indianapolis-based foundation created by longtime Subway spokesman Jared Fogle to 35 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
Fogle sentenced to 15 years for porn, sex crimes
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt on Thursday sentenced Jared Fogle to more federal prison time than prosecutors requested after testimony detailing the former Subway pitchman’s penchant for pornography, prostitutes and prepubescent girls.
UPDATE: Expert testifies Fogle frequented prostitutes
A psychiatrist said Thursday during the sentencing hearing for Jared Fogle that the former Subway pitchman suffers from hypersexuality, pedophilia, and alcohol abuse and dependency.
UPDATE: Prosecutors to seek 12-1/2-year sentence for Fogle
Federal prosecutors have filed court documents saying they will seek the maximum agreed-upon sentence for former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle, who has agreed to plead guilty to child pornography and sex-crime charges. Fogle’s attorneys are seeking five years.
Obama calls for second chances, lighter sentences
A bipartisan movement to cut prison sentences for nonviolent drug crimes and make it easier for ex-offenders to find employment could get caught up it presidential politics.
Indiana Supreme Court upholds state’s synthetic drug law
The court said the law banning K2, Spice and other chemical compounds meant to cause intoxication are not too vague. The law’s author, Sen. Jim Merritt, said the court ruling should help “keep our children safe and stop the spread of these harmful drugs.”
Former Speedway fire chief re-pays $58,000 stolen from town
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced Monday that former Speedway Fire Chief Mark Watson pleaded guilty to the theft of about $58,000.
Investment firm owner sentenced to 5-plus years for fraud
John K. Marcum, 51, of Fishers, received a 66-month sentence and was ordered make restitution of $3.9 million to 17 victims, including several who lost their life savings.
Hancock County man gets prison time for defrauding investors
A Hancock County man who defrauded 19 investors out of nearly $400,000 has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.