Missouri tour boat captain indicted in sinking that killed 17
Charges have been filed against the captain of a Missouri tourist boat that sank and killed 17 people, including nine people from an Indiana family, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
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Sessions resigns as U.S. attorney general under pressure from Trump
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday as the country's chief law enforcement officer after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the Russia investigation.
Local attorney faces discipline in Park Tudor sex abuse case
An Ice Miller partner has been accused of misconduct related to the investigation of a former basketball coach who later was convicted for trying to entice a student into sex.
UPDATE: U.S. Olympic Committee moves to decertify Indy-based USA Gymnastics
The U.S. Olympic Committee is choosing to pursue the nuclear option for USA Gymnastics after the organization botched its rebuilding attempt in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal
The court on Monday rejected appeals from the telecommunications industry seeking to throw out a lower court ruling in favor of the "net neutrality" rules.
IBJ Podcast: Anti-semitism, hate crimes and Indiana, a conversation with Dennis and Sandy Sasso
Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso discuss the local impact of the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue, what it might mean for proposed hate-crimes legislation in Indiana, and why they continually return to the question of proper leadership.
Indiana utility faces criminal probe in natural gas explosions
Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation into the natural gas explosions and fires that rocked three communities near Boston in September, killing one person and injuring 25 others.
NCAA, Pentagon, IU medical school broaden concussion research on student-athletes
The NCAA, which has been sued dozens of times for its role in handling concussions, will help fund an expanded $22.5 million study to examine the impacts of head injuries.
Ex-USA Gymnastics chief pleads not guilty to tampering count
Steve Penny’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, said his client participated in a decision by lawyers to transfer documents “for safekeeping” from the Karolyi Ranch to USA Gymnastics headquarters in Indianapolis.
Guilty verdicts set precedent in fighting shady basketball recruiting
A federal jury on Wednesday found three men guilty of fraud charges for channeling secret payments to the families of top-tier basketball recruits to influence their choices of schools, apparel companies and agents.
Report reveals drunken behavior, additional complaints about AG Curtis Hill
“Multiple eyewitnesses provided statements that Hill’s conduct was inappropriate, ‘creepy,’ unwelcome, and made many of the women at the party uncomfortable,” the report from the Indiana Inspector General’s Office stated.
Yahoo to pay $50M, other costs for massive security breach
The deal also provides two years of free credit-monitoring services to 200 million people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen as part of the biggest security breach in history.
Women who accuse attorney general of groping to file civil lawsuit
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill allegedly groped a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers at an Indianapolis bar during a March 15 party to mark the end of the legislative session.
Indiana attorney general won’t be charged in alleged groping
Special Prosecutor Dan Sigler said there was “insufficient evidence” of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill’s “intent to touch the victims in a rude, insolent or angry manner to constitute a battery.”
Judge rules for Butler in suit by ex-student accused of sex assault
A civil lawsuit against Butler University brought by a student who claims he was wrongly expelled after being falsely accused of sexual assault has ended with a judgment in favor of the university and other school personnel involved in the investigation.
Attorney says ex-USA Gymnastics head didn’t know of indictment
Former USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny was arrested while in Tennessee on a family vacation, unaware a Texas grand jury had indicted him for allegedly tampering with evidence in a sexual assault investigation, his attorney said.
State study panel makes no recommendation on medical marijuana
Indiana lawmakers listened to more than three hours of testimony Thursday afternoon about whether Indiana should allow for medical marijuana usage but did not come to any consensus on the issue.
Splenda maker settles trademark lawsuit against IHOP, Applebee’s franchisor
Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group said it reached “an amicable resolution” of its differences with the franchisor of 3,700 restaurants.
Ex-USA Gymnastics head arrested in Texas on tampering charge
Steve Penny has been arrested after a grand jury indicted him, alleging he tampered with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of now-imprisoned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Students accused of sexual misconduct suing colleges, universities
In recent years, colleges have been getting tougher on the accused when it comes to handling reports of sexual misconduct. The result is a rising number of lawsuits from students who feel their due-process rights are being violated, including several suits against schools in Indiana.