IPS won’t allow ICE inside schools without a warrant
The message came after the Trump administration issued a new directive that allows ICE officers to arrest people in sensitive areas, including schools, churches, hospitals and childcare centers.
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Former nursing home CEO included in Biden’s sweeping clemency grant
James Burkhart was chief of Indiana’s largest chain of nursing homes before being indicted on 32 fraud counts in 2016.
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IBJ Podcast: What Indy tourism guru Chris Gahl learned from his father’s murder, surviving cancer
Under the care of a legend in the Indianapolis medical community, Gahl got a clean bill of health last year. But he’s still sorting through the repercussions of the loss of his father.
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Civic leader, prominent attorney Robert H. McKinney dies at 98
McKinney’s name adorns the Indianapolis law school where he enrolled after World War II, and his presence has been felt throughout Indiana for more than 75 years, whether as an attorney, entrepreneur, banker, public servant, or civic leader.
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Former Old National CFO, on leave following criminal charges, parts ways with bank
Old National, the largest bank based in Indiana, placed CFO Brendon Falconer on leave in April after he was charged with two counts of child molestation.
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Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4B in settlement over OxyContin’s toll
The deal represents an increase of more than $1 billion over a previous settlement deal that was rejected last year by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Anti-DEI bills take heat, but pass Indiana Senate committee
For four hours on Wednesday, and with tempers flaring throughout, Indiana lawmakers and plenty of constituents debated whether diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, efforts combat or constitute discrimination.
Myra Selby named Ice Miller’s first chief equity and inclusion officer
The former Indiana Supreme Court justice will oversee the national law firm’s diversity, equity, inclusion and access efforts involving both lawyers and business professionals.
Indianapolis shipping company sues former employee, alleging he gave away trade secrets
FitzMark LLC accused the former employee of violating a confidentiality and non-compete contract. Also named as a defendant is Koola Logistics LLC, a Carmel-based freight transportation company.
Trump adviser says president-elect exploring options to ‘preserve’ TikTok
While the Supreme Court is still expected to issue a ruling or order on the case this week, its continued silence has amped up the tension in years-long drama over the fate of TikTok.
Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn
States argue the laws are necessary as online porn, including hardcore obscene material, has become almost instantaneous to access on smartphones online.
Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself ‘guilty as charged’ in court appearance
Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, who was charged with felony stalking of the Indiana Fever star behaved “very erratically” in his first court appearance and, at times, appeared to be laughing and joking while noting he had not been taking his medication while jailed or while living in his car.
Third basketball player joins suit against IU, alleging sexual abuse by former team doctor
The lawsuit has been expanded to bring claims for alleged federal constitutional violations against Indiana University’s long-time head trainer for the men’s basketball program.
U.S. Attorney Zachary Myers announces resignation
Myers, who was sworn in in November 2021, grew up in Indianapolis and is the first Black person to serve as U.S. attorney for the district.
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says he wants to buy U.S. Steel if Nippon deal fails
Comments by Cleveland-Cliffs chief executive Lourenco Goncalves came after the Biden administration over the weekend extended the deadline for Nippon to abandon its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel to June.
Texas man charged with stalking Caitlin Clark, arrested in Indianapolis
The 55-year-old man allegedly sent numerous threats and sexually explicit messages to Clark via his social media accounts, including from IP addresses at a hotel and the library in downtown Indianapolis.
Woman sentenced following guilty plea in $1M employer theft case
A former employee of a Greenfield-based contracting business has been sentenced to 30 months in prison on charges that she defrauded her former employer out of more than $1 million.
Trump sentenced in hush money case, will not face jail or probation
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who oversaw the trial, gave Donald Trump an unconditional discharge, meaning the president-elect will not face time behind bars, a fine or probation.
What to know as Supreme Court takes up TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Friday will take up TikTok’s high-stakes challenge to a federal law that would effectively shut down the wildly popular video-sharing platform this month unless the company divests from Chinese ownership.
Supreme Court declines to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing
Five of the nine justices said President-elect Donald Trump’s immunity concerns about evidence presented at his trial can be addressed “in the ordinary course on appeal.”
Former Indiana congressional candidate agrees to plead guilty in campaign finance fraud case
Former Indiana congressional candidate Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Whitley is admitting that he falsified campaign finance records, saying he lied about raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions ahead of the May 2024 primary.
Once-reprimanded Rokita details proposed changes for lawyer discipline
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is calling for new rules that would allow the state disciplinary commission to quickly dismiss politically motivated complaints against attorneys and require it to follow the same impartiality guidelines as judges.
Feds seek to do away with subminimum wages for disabled
Due to a law created in 1938, some employees with disabilities can be paid well below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
Trainer sues Indiana Horse Racing Commission for defamation
A leading horse trainer is suing the Indiana Horse Racing Commission over what he says are false allegations that wrongly led to the suspension of his training license.