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The U.S. District Court for Northern Indiana has opened registration for its 2026 Virtual Power Act event focused on pro bono legal services for survivors of domestic violence. Attorneys can sign up online until May 15.
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Sue Brown-Nickerson received this year’s Henry Hurst Judicial Assistance Award from the Indiana State Bar Association for her three decades of service supporting federal courts in Indiana. She was honored for mentoring colleagues, providing key case management support, and embodying values of justice.
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Read more →Michigan man sentenced to over 22 years for fentanyl trafficking in Indiana
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A Detroit man received over twenty-two years in prison for leading a fentanyl trafficking ring operating out of Michigan City. Authorities say thousands of counterfeit pills were distributed before arrests ended their operation.
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Eight indicted in Fort Wayne for alleged illegal gambling business
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A federal grand jury has indicted eight people in Fort Wayne for allegedly running an illegal gambling business. Authorities emphasize that those charged remain innocent until proven guilty at trial.
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