Thousands gather downtown late Saturday afternoon
Thousands of protestors coalesced downtown late Saturday afternoon in a continuation of protests of police violence and social inequality that on Friday resulted in widespread vandalism.
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Hogsett calls for peaceful protest on Circle on Saturday afternoon
Following unrest overnight, Mayor Joe Hogsett said Saturday afternoon that he had spoken with protest organizers and social-justice groups to arrange an event on Monument Circle with their assurance that it would remain peaceful and that they would help disperse the crowd afterward.
Hogsett planning afternoon press conference after night of violence, vandalism downtown
Overnight, protesters clashed with police and busted windows on Monument Circle and across the Mile Square. Officers used tear gas to try to break up pockets of protesters.
Derek Daly says money ‘secondary’ issue in suit against Emmis, Colts, broadcasters
Former IndyCar driver and longtime television racing analyst Derek Daly said he’s not looking to settle a lawsuit he filed last week against Emmis Communications Corp., the Indianapolis Colts, former announcer Bob Lamey and Emmis on-air sports personality Joe Staysniak.
Terre Haute prison inmate with COVID-19 dies; 3 others have virus
Some prisoners at the federal prison in Terre Haute have asked for early or home release because of the pandemic, including former Indianapolis-area executives Paul Elmer and Thomas Buck.
Ambrose asks city to allow industrial uses on Waterside property
The development firm, which is in a legal dispute with the city over the property’s future, said the request followed “frequent requests for industrial space closer to downtown” by prospective buyers and tenants.
Lawsuit renews question about attorney general’s suspension
Four Marion County residents have filed a lawsuit in state court, challenging Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill’s ability to remain in office after having his law license suspended beginning May 18.
Purdue faces second student lawsuit seeking refunds due to COVID-19
The case mirrors claims made in a suit the same attorneys filed last month against Indiana University in Monroe Circuit Court.
Former GOP congressman Rokita enters AG race, seeks to oust Hill
Todd Rokita, 50, said he didn’t want to challenge an incumbent from his own party, but an Indiana Supreme Court decision suspending Hill’s license makes it clear he shouldn’t hold the office.
Appeals court upholds injunction against NCAA on education expenses
The appeals court ruling clears the way for Division I conferences to independently set rules for education-related compensation provided to student-athletes.
Ex-leader of IPS teachers union sentenced to prison for embezzlement
Rhondalyn Cornett, 55, was also ordered to pay more than $154,000 in restitution to the Indianapolis Education Association and will serve two years of probation.
Lawsuit claims IDEM official ‘maliciously targeted’ environmental company, gas stations
Claiming an IDEM official gave “disparate treatment out of sheer vindictiveness” and “orchestrated a campaign of official harassment,” environmental consultants and business owners have filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Environment Management and a deputy assistant commissioner.
Indiana attorney general argues suspension doesn’t oust him
Lawyers for Indiana’s attorney general argued Friday that he has the legal right to remain in office even while serving a 30-day suspension of his law license for groping a state legislator and three other women.
Federal judge lets suit alleging DCS failed to protect children proceed
A lawsuit alleging harm and constitutional violations by the Indiana Department of Child Services has survived a motion to dismiss.
Total Wine & More wins round in court fight to open in Indiana
A national alcohol retailer with more than 200 stores in 24 states is a step closer to doing business in Indiana after a federal court temporarily barred Indiana from enforcing a prohibition that keeps out-of-state businesses from holding liquor permits.
Ex-Rep. Rokita might join race for Indiana attorney general
Former U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita said Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is “very badly wounded” because of the 30-day suspension of his law license.
Hill says he accepts ruling ‘with humility and respect,’ taps chief deputy to fill in
After the Indiana Supreme Court suspended his law license for 30 days, Attorney General Curtis Hill named his chief deputy to take over the office in his absence.
Indiana Attorney General Hill suspended for 30 days by state Supreme Court
In a first for the state of Indiana, the law license of the elected attorney general has been suspended for attorney misconduct.
Judge: Indianapolis not required to reveal Amazon bid proposal
The details of Indianapolis’ bid for Amazon’s second headquarters project might never be revealed after a judge ruled that the documents aren’t required to be released under Indiana’s public records law.
Called to order: Supreme Court holds first arguments by phone
The high court had initially postponed arguments in 20 cases scheduled for March and April because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the justices ultimately decided to hear 10 cases by phone over six days this month.