Indiana

Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Indiana Man Accused in Toddler Daughter’s Fatal Beating

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Authorities in Indiana are deliberating their next steps after a jury could not come to a unanimous decision on the case against a Fort Wayne man accused in the violent death of his young daughter. The trial, which concluded on Thursday, leaves open questions about the future of the prosecution. Michael Allen, the defendant, has been entangled in legal troubles since his arrest in March of this year after he failed to appear in court. His initial charges stem from a 2021 incident involving the tragic death of his 17-month-old daughter, … Read more

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Drug Companies Face Lawsuit for Inflating Insulin Prices, Targeting Vulnerable Patients in Indiana

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The Attorney General of Indiana, Todd Rokita, has filed a lawsuit alleging that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and drug companies have colluded to maintain high insulin prices. Rokita claims that these companies are exploiting vulnerable individuals in need of this vital medication. The lawsuit does not specifically name the drug company Eli Lilly, even though it settled a class-action lawsuit last year over allegations of insulin price fixing for over $13 million. Among the companies named in the lawsuit are Caremark PCS and CVS Healthcorp, both associated with CVS, one of the … Read more

New Indiana Court of Appeals Vacancy Announced as Judge Terry Crone Prepares for Retirement

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will soon begin accepting applications for a new vacancy on the Indiana Court of Appeals. Following the retirement of Judge Patricia Riley this summer, Judge Terry Crone has announced his plans to retire this fall. Both judges have dedicated nearly 100 years to the legal profession, and their departures create the need for qualified successors. In order to maintain regional representation, the new judge must come from the 20 counties in northern Indiana, just like Crone and Riley. The Indiana Supreme Court expressed its gratitude for their … Read more

Beware of the Terrifying Kidnap-for-Ransom Scam Targeting Parents: Indiana Attorney General Urges Vigilance

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A lawyer in Indiana is urging parents to remain vigilant against a brazen cybercrime involving a fake kidnapping scheme. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning about this escalating scam across the state and the United States. Attorney General Todd Rokita emphasizes the need for extra caution among parents whose children are traveling abroad or attending school overseas. According to Rokita, scammers may target unsuspecting parents by obtaining photos of their children in secluded areas or from social media, or by pretending to have kidnapped them. Once the crook sends a photo to … Read more