Impeachment investigation sought of Indiana attorney general
Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, said he submitted the request Thursday asking that the House Judiciary Committee investigate Hill's conduct and whether he should remain in office.
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Former powerhouse investment broker Buck sentenced to more than 3 years in prison
The case against the former star Merrill Lynch broker centered on his practice of keeping clients in commission-based accounts even as the securities industry moved toward fee-based accounts, which in many cases were cheaper for clients.
Derek Daly amends lawsuit, removes request for $25M in damages
Retired driver and former motorsports broadcaster Derek Daly has amended the defamation lawsuit he filed last week against WISH-TV Channel 8 and the station’s parent company.
Cook Medical ordered to pay $3M to patient hurt by blood filter
The Bloomington-based maker of medical devices said Wednesday it would appeal the verdict of a federal jury in Indianapolis, which found the device was defectively designed. More than 4,000 patients have filed lawsuits.
Local tax prep firm barred from doing business for fraudulent returns
A federal judge says the firm and its owner filed hundreds of fraudulent returns that cheated the government out of more than $1 million in tax revenue.
Former not-for-profit director accused of embezzling $147K
Stephanie TenBarge, formerly of Evansville-based ECHO Housing Corp., could face up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
Former Carmel stock broker sentenced to 18 months in prison
Brian Gimelson, 48, pleaded guilty to evading taxes on more than $1.2 million in income related to the multimillion sale of a rare painting.
Indiana Senate backs law change after school shooting
The shooting at a suburban Indianapolis middle school last year has legislators looking to change state law.
Title insurance company ordered to issue refunds to Hoosier customers
The Indiana Department of Insurance said Wednesday that Nebraska-based First American Title Insurance Co. must pay $3.7 million for overcharging customers between 2006 and 2008.
Walgreens agrees to pay $269 million in fraud settlement with government
The two settlements, announced Tuesday, cover allegations over improper billing.
Prosecutors want 6-1/2 year sentence for former Merrill Lynch adviser Thomas Buck
Merrill Lynch terminated Buck in 2015, citing “loss of confidence” in him after 34 years at the firm.
Truckers sue the state for increased toll road fees
Holcomb announced in September that fees along the 157-mile toll road would increase by 35 percent for heavy vehicles and that the state would in turn reap $1 billion to spend on new infrastructure projects.
Hate crimes law advocates not fond of bill that doesn’t specify protected classes
Indiana Forward, a group pushing for hate crimes legislation, said the law must include a comprehensive list of protected classes.
Wells Fargo pays $575 million to settle state investigations
The settlement includes $5.2 million for Indiana, according to state Attorney General Curtis Hill.
J.P. Morgan takes three former advisers who joined competitor to court
J.P. Morgan has won a preliminary injunction against three former employees in its Carmel office, who are accused of taking at least 20 clients with millions of dollars in assets to a competing firm.
Federal board’s ruling paves way Nickel Plate Trail development
The Federal Surface Transportation Board has ruled in favor of a plan by Fishers and Noblesville to convert the Nickel Plate Railroad into a recreational trail, removing the last big legal hurdle faced by the project.
Attorney: No plans to use public funds to defend Curtis Hill
Employment attorney Kevin Betz said he won't take state money, despite a draft of the contract that showed his firm, Betz + Blevins, would receive up to $100,000 in public money to represent Curtis Hill and the attorney general's office.
Lawyer: Michigan State hampered probe of its Nassar dealings
Special counsel Bill Forsyth released a report Friday that accuses the school of fighting the release of certain relevant documents and releasing others that were “irrelevant.”
Indiana AG says his office is investigating USA Gymnastics
Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics says it’s cooperating with the investigation.
Cousin sues Indy hotel developer over Crowne Plaza airport hotel entity
The lawsuit centers on Jim Dora’s alleged actions shortly before and after his father’s death in June 2016, with an entity, Airport Inn Developers, that owned and operated the Crowne Plaza Hotel near the Indianapolis Airport.