Former nursing home executive handed 57-month prison sentence
Prosecutors say Daniel Benson used his position as chief operating officer “to play an integral part in the sweeping conspiracy to defraud the victims in this case.”
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Gov. Eric Holcomb, top state Republicans call for AG Curtis Hill to resign
House Speaker Brian Bosma and Senate Pro Tem David Long released a joint statement Thursday evening saying they believe the state lawmaker and legislative staffers who have accused Hill of inappropriately touching them. Gov. Eric Holcomb followed minutes later with a statement agreeing with Bosma and Long.
Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick, with three judges topping list
President Donald Trump's top contenders for the vacancy include federal appeals judge Amy Coney Barrett of Indiana. The president plans to announce his selection Monday night.
Property owners along Nickel Plate Line in three counties seek compensation
At least two law firms are pursuing suits against the federal government on behalf of landowners as Hamilton County leaders make plans to convert a portion of the line into a pedestrian trail.
Indiana high court to hear civil forfeiture, schools case
Indiana’s top court will consider whether all civil forfeitures in the state must be paid into a fund that helps school districts pay for technology upgrades, building new schools and other projects.
Celadon admits it is under federal criminal investigation
The Indianapolis-based trucking company said the probe by the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice is related to financial reporting issues that it first disclosed in May 2017.
Political observers: Attorney General Curtis Hill could survive allegations of groping
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody has called on Hill to resign after a published report of allegations that he inappropriately touched four women at an Indianapolis bar, including a lawmaker.
Indiana attorney general investigated over groping claims
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill was investigated this year after four women, including a lawmaker, claimed he touched them inappropriately at a bar.
Ex-trainer for USA Gymnastics charged in sexual assault case
Texas prosecutors said there was a “total failure” by Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics “to protect the athletes that were part of their program and to take appropriate action once they were made aware of Dr. [Larry] Nassar’s actions.”
Judge gives transportation museum two weeks to leave Noblesville park
The Indiana Transportation Museum had asked the court to issue a preliminary injunction allowing it another 18 to 24 months before it had to exit its longtime home at Forest Park.
Lawsuit alleges Hormel, Tyson, other companies inflated pork prices
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Minnesota alleges the companies colluded to inflate consumer pork prices on such popular products as Ball Park Franks, Spam and Hillshire Farm.
Nursing home exec Burkhart handed stiff sentence for kickback scheme
James Burkhart’s hopes for a light sentence were dashed Friday afternoon when a federal judge handed down a lengthy sentence for his role in leading a massive kickback scheme as CEO of Indiana’s largest chain of nursing homes.
Indiana’s Barrett a top contender in brewing Supreme Court battle
Notre Dame Law School professor and 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett is on President Trump’s list of 25 Supreme Court-worthy nominees, but she is now seen as being on a much shorter list.
Judge temporarily blocks abortion reporting rule in Indiana
U.S. District Judge Richard Young granted the preliminary injunction sought by Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky.
Neighbors turn to courts to fight developments
Neighbors in at least four neighborhoods opposed to approved real estate projects are refusing to acquiesce and instead are mounting court challenges in hopes of stopping developments.
Creditors prepping lawsuit against HHGregg officers and directors
A Delaware law firm is spearheading the case on a contingency-fee basis. Under the sliding scale, it would get 20 percent of a recovery up to $10 million, and 35 percent of a recovery topping $20 million.
Supreme Court deals another big setback to labor unions
A divided U.S. Supreme Court said government employees have a constitutional right not to pay union fees.
Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban, rejects discrimination claim
Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, said presidents have substantial power to regulate immigration. He also rejected the challengers' claim of anti-Muslim bias.
In medical milestone, U.S. approves marijuana-based drug for seizures
The Food and Drug Administration approved the medication, called Epidiolex, to treat two rare forms of epilepsy in patients 2 years and older.
Valparaiso Law School in talks to leave state for Tennessee
In November 2017, the school announced it was suspending admissions and exploring alternatives to remain open. In 2016, it was censured for admitting students who didn’t appear capable of completing law school or passing the bar exam.