Convicted fraudster accuses attorney of secret relationship with his then wife
In an attempt to reopen his case, Keenan Hauke says Barnes and Thornburg partner Larry Mackey—who is now married to Hauke’s ex-wife—did not adequately represent him.
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Indianapolis man sentenced to four years in prison on federal fraud charges
Prosecutors say the man defrauded a business out of nearly $600,000 by selling it fraudulent invoices.
Anderson settles lawsuit by eight workers fired by mayor in 2012
The former employees said they were illegally dismissed by then-Mayor Kevin Smith's administration because they supported his Democratic opponent in the 2011 election.
City agrees to pay $4.2M for land to build justice center
The city of Indianapolis has taken a major step toward building the $572 million criminal justice center in Twin-Aire neighborhood where the Citizens Energy coke plant once stood.
UPDATE: No jail for fertility doctor who lied about using own sperm
A Marion County judge gave Dr. Donald Cline a one-year suspended sentence, but ruled his actions justified him having a felony criminal record.
Indianapolis real estate attorney Karl Haas dies at 57
Attorney Karl Haas worked on some of the Indianapolis area’s biggest real estate projects over past last three decades.
Former Eleven Fifty Consulting employee files discrimination suit
Tech entrepreneur Scott Jones maintains the woman’s allegations that the consulting firm treated her unfairly and hoped to use her to perpetrate fraud are without merit.
OurHealth sues former exec Oesterle in dispute over compensation
The fast-growing provider of on-site medical clinics for employers wants their former executive chairman to sell back his incentive units, but the two sides are hundreds of thousands of dollars apart in their assessment of how much those units are worth.
NFL Network harassment lawsuit names executive, ex-players
A former executive producer at the NFL Network and ex-players including former Indianapolis Colts running back Marshall Faulk allegedly groped and made sexually explicit comments to a female colleague, a lawsuit claims.
Michigan man sentenced for nearly $1M Indy fraud scheme
Authorities say Larry Westby stole nearly $1 million from people investing in his Indianapolis-based business.
Sports doctor gets 60 years in prison on porn crimes
A judge has sentenced Larry Nassar to 60 years in federal prison for child pornography crimes, one of three criminal cases against a man who also admits assaulting female gymnasts.
Kennedy seems conflicted in Supreme Court wedding cake case
In a sharply divided Supreme Court, the justice in the middle seemed conflicted Tuesday in the court's high-stakes consideration of a baker who declined to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2012.
Miller finally comments on his City-County Council status
Indianapolis City-County Council member Jeff Miller has finally explained his reasons for remaining on the council—more than two weeks after he was charged with three felony counts of child molesting.
Judge sides with Simon, bars Starbucks from closing Teavana stores
A Marion Superior Court judge has granted the Indianapolis-based mall giant’s request for a temporary injunction, at least for now preventing Starbucks from closing 77 Teavana stores in its properties nationwide.
Supreme Court takes up sports betting case
If the Supreme Court strikes down the law, giving sports betting the go-ahead, 32 states would likely offer it within five years, according to one report.
Veteran legal team splits to join separate firms
Linda Pence and David Hensel have dissolved their practice after a seven-year run representing defendants in white-collar criminal cases.
Top FBI official in Indianapolis to retire after 30 years
Jay Abbott, Indianapolis' special agent in charge, announced Friday he will step down on Jan. 26. He joined the Indianapolis Division in 2014.
Former Indiana doctor sentenced to probation in ‘pill mill’ case
The former doctor, who ran offices in Peru, Bloomington and Indianapolis, was sentenced to more than 10 years of probation but no time behind bars under a plea agreement with prosecutors. Fifty of the 55 charges against him were dropped.
Indianapolis attorney pleads guilty to immigration fraud
The attorney entered guilty pleas to filing false visa applications on behalf of about 250 clients, collecting $750,000 in fraudulent fees.
Ex-Louisville coach Pitino sues university over firing
Rick Pitino said the school had no valid reason to fire him. He is seeking the balance of his contract, which amounts to about $4.3 million a year through June 2026. He was one of college basketball’s highest-paid coaches.