Indiana couple pleads guilty to stealing $1.2M from Amazon
The couple pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money laundering in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis. The plea agreement requires them to repay the money to Amazon.
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At NCAA scandal’s core, a tainted adviser with Hollywood dreams
The uncovering of the massive NCAA sports scandal started with a troubled financial adviser who wanted to work with football stars, make movies and produce a bit of country music.
Judge spares exec from prison in bribery case
Dilip Vadlamudi, the founder of Indianapolis-based Pyramid Technology Solutions, funneled money to a co-conspirator in return for millions of dollars of IT work.
Two Indianapolis execs indicted in Maryland bribery case
Two executives, including the CEO, of Indianapolis-based technology firm The Consultants Consortium Inc. have been indicted in a federal bribery case that also involves a former cabinet-level Maryland state government official.
Brownsburg taxidermist faces charges for not completing work
The state has revoked the license of a central Indiana taxidermist and is charging him with multiple counts of theft for allegedly collecting thousands of dollars from clients but not completing work for them.
Former Pacer, Louisville heavily involved in college bribery probe
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men—including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches—were charged Tuesday with using hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to influence star athletes.
EEOC lawsuit says St. Vincent fired worker over disability
St. Vincent Hospital refused to accommodate a worker who had lifting restrictions due to a disability, then fired her in violation of federal law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
NCAA coaches among 10 charged with fraud, corruption
Four college basketball coaches—including former Indiana Pacers player Chuck Person—are among those facing federal charges Tuesday after a wide probe of fraud and corruption in the NCAA, authorities said.
Indiana plans to appeal abortion law order, attorney general says
Indiana plans to appeal a federal judge's order that permanently blocks the state from banning abortions sought due to fetal genetic abnormalities.
Hiring of police officer in Southport raises nepotism concerns
An Indianapolis-area police department's decision to hire the police chief's son has raised concerns about nepotism.
Ex-American Senior Communities CFO who avoided indictment blasted in new lawsuit
Roger Werner played a “central role” in helping fellow executives fleece the nursing home company, according to a new federal lawsuit.
Indiana nursing home company sues former executives
American Senior Communities has sued its former CEO and three other executives accused of embezzling more than $16 million from the company.
$70,000 settlement reached in Anderson housing lawsuit
The agreement calls for the housing authority in the central Indiana community to compensate seven victims of discrimination identified by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mel Simon’s widow set to settle $21M lawsuit against IRS
The spat stems from a dispute over whether Mel Simon's sale of his half of the Indiana Pacers to his brother Herb months before Mel's death in 2009 was an arm's-length transaction.
Third member of Fishers investment firm sentenced for fraud
The third and final member of a Fishers-based capital investment firm called the Dane Group has been sentenced to three years in the Indiana Department of Correction.
Tech firm to pay $3.5M in settlement over preloaded software
Lenovo will change how it sells laptop computers as part of a settlement reached with federal officials and 32 states, including Indiana.
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.
Court rulings restrict police seizures in Indiana
U.S. District Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson partially has halted the seizure of vehicles in drug cases and related crimes in the state.
Supreme Court readmits Brizzi-linked lawyer convicted of fraud
An Indianapolis lawyer who was suspended for two years after a federal wire fraud conviction in a case involving former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi will once again be allowed to practice law in Indiana.
Judge orders Durham to pay $1.3M, sides with SEC in 6-year-old suit
The civil lawsuit had been on hold until last year, when Durham finally exhausted his appeals in a criminal case that culminated with the Indianapolis businessman’s sentencing in 2012 to 50 years in prison.