Judge rejects appeal from ex-Subway pitchman
An order from District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt called Jared Fogle’s claim that the court didn’t have jurisdiction to convict him “frivolous.”
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Indianapolis attorney nominated for federal judge position
The White House said President Donald Trump nominated James Sweeney II for the position with the U.S. District Court that covers the southern two-thirds of Indiana.
Trump enjoys early success with GOP-led Senate on judges
President Donald Trump is having more success getting judges confirmed than Democrat Barack Obama did at this early stage in their presidencies, and that disparity is expected to increase this week.
Indiana’s chief judge to serve on opioid panel
The panel will help promote collaboration among treatment providers, criminal justice systems and child welfare agencies.
Indianapolis, Carmel reach deal in 96th Street roundabout dispute
The deal has to be approved by both the Indianapolis City-County Council and the Carmel City Council before Carmel begins construction on the contested intersections.
Bloomington financial adviser sentenced to 33 months in prison
Authorities say the man defrauded a longtime client out of nearly $1.2 million and spent that money on vacations, golf club memberships, meals and retail purchases.
Monarch Beverage loses appeal to buck state liquor laws
The Indianapolis-based alcohol wholesaler had challenged Indiana laws that prevent beer wholesalers from also selling liquor.
Wabash County judge chosen for Indiana Supreme Court
Wabash Superior Judge Christopher Goff, 45, has been selected as the 110th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday.
Lawmakers approve new Marion County judicial selection process
The previous system had been thrown out by a federal appeals court in 2015 as unconstitutional, and Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore David Long said it was the Legislature’s responsibility to replace it.
Indiana Supreme Court set to be all-white, all-GOP appointed
Gov. Eric Holcomb will have 60 days to choose one of three names forwarded by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.
Judge’s ruling ends civil suit against former Irwin Union bank officers
An Indianapolis judge has ruled in favor of three former Irwin Union Bank & Trust Co. executives, closing the book on a civil suit that the bank’s bankruptcy trustee originally filed in 2011.
Donnelly to back Gorsuch nomination to Supreme Court
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly joins two other moderate Democrats who are backing Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Two Wisconsin judges to help Indianapolis division with cases
Two federal judges from Wisconsin are helping their counterparts in the Southern District of Indiana tackle their large caseload.
Jury still out on Marion County courts going to proposed jail location
Judges have an aggressive timeline for making the decision whether to move courts to the Twin Aire neighborhood with the city’s proposed criminal justice complex.
House approves merit-selection system for Marion County judges
Judges would be selected by a nominating commission and the governor—rather than through elections—under the proposal that is supported by Republicans and opposed by some Democrats.
Lawmakers advance bill for picking Marion County judges
With the previous selection process deemed unconstitutional, a legislative panel has boosted a bill advocating merit-based picks and keeping a partisan balance on the bench.
Indiana Supreme Court’s lone black member to retire
Justice Robert Rucker, a Vietnam veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for heroism, plans to retire this year after 18 years on the court.
Indianapolis courts making light-year leap to e-filing
Marion County courts process about 12 million pages of documents every year. Beginning this month, the paper system will switch to digital, requiring buy-in from attorneys, judges and clerks.
Justices seem wary of limiting insider trading prosecutions
The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to preserve the government's broad power to crack down on insider trading on Wall Street.
Monarch affiliate gets OK to sell liquor after judge denies stay
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has granted Spirited Sales a temporary permit to sell wholesale liquor after a Marion County special judge denied the state’s request for a stay on her August ruling for the company.