Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs officially rejected a plea deal in his trial for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and prostitution. If convicted, he could face what amounts to a life sentence.

From 1986-1991, Steve Ambrose had nearly 20 misconduct allegations. 5 led to disciplinary actions, including a suspension for placing a foot on the head of a handcuffed man. In 1992, he became detective Part III of “Lawless,” our investigation into the Wolverines: www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

There was so much blood that Carolyn Jenks wasn't sure where exactly the young man was injured. But the rookie officer was certain: Demetrius Pegues did not fight back as officers beat him. This is Part II of "Lawless," our investigation into the Wolverines: www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

There was so much blood that Carolyn Jenks wasn't sure where exactly the young man was injured. But the rookie officer was certain: Demetrius Pegues did not fight back as officers beat him. This is Part II of "Lawless," our investigation into the Wolverines: www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

NEW: A DOGE staffer who is helping carry out the downsizing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau owns stock in companies that could benefit from the agency’s dismantling, ProPublica has found.

Who are the officers identified as part of the Wolverines? One was promoted to detective despite allegations of brutality. Another became police chief. Another is in federal prison for robbing banks in 11 states. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

"ELKHART, Ind. — On the streets of this northern Indiana city, a rogue band of cops who patrolled Black neighborhoods was known by different nicknames." via @bykristinep.bsky.social www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

Lawless: Rogue group of officers known as the Wolverines brutalized Black Elkhart residents for years. Powerful mini-documentary by @mykalmceldowney.bsky.social: www.indystar.com/videos/news/...

They were a "gang in blue" that operated like "special ops." They were known as the Wolverines, a rogue band of cops who abused their power for years, cloaking themselves in a code of silence and operating with impunity. www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

This has been a long time in the making. Watch out tomorrow for “Lawless,” our multi-part series about a group of Indiana police officers who brutalized citizens for years. www.indystar.com/videos/news/...

Abolishing the death penalty was for years a dormant issue in Indiana and previous legislative efforts had failed. This session, a GOP-backed bill has bipartisan support and advocates are optimistic. www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

The day after President Trump freed people who attacked police and tried to prevent the transfer of power, he freed a man convicted of drug trafficking.

New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH. No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts. And no indication how long the pause will last. With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.

🎖️U.S. Congress honors my dad. 🐩🧥Pictures of my Cap’s winter wardrobe. 😡 Readers react to Chris Ballard, Mike Woodson. It's the weekly Mailbagg.™ It's always open. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

NEWS: WSJ is reporting that Biden is considering death row commutations for “most, if not all,” of the 40 men on federal death row — and that Garland has recommended the “most.” WSJ says those who could be excluded, if any are, likely would be Tsarnaev, Roof, and Bowers. www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

A Post investigation found at least 1,800 law enforcement officers were charged with crimes involving child sexual abuse from 2005 through 2022. After years of reporting on children being violated by the officers sworn to protect them, here’s what we’ve learned:

Allen is facing up to 130 years in prison. In court filings Wednesday, defense attorney Andrew Baldwin said they plan to present minimal arguments at the hearing and focus their efforts on Allen’s appeal, which they expect will involve “a neutral, detached and unbiased tribunal.”

Richard Allen’s sentencing for the Delphi murders is starting this morning. Follow along here: www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Richard Allen and his defense team seem confident he’ll be granted a new trial where he’ll be allowed to present a full defense (Odinism/third-party suspects) www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Indiana executes Joseph Corcoran by lethal injection after 15-year death penalty pause Corcoran’s final words: “Let’s get this over with.” www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

UPDATE: US Supreme Court denied Joseph Corcoran’s attorneys’ request to stop his execution, which is set to be carried out tomorrow morning. www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?...

Joseph Corcoran has requested Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for his last meal, according to a statement from IDOC. The next statement will be issued after the execution has been carried out (barring any last-minute intervention from SCOTUS or Gov. Holcomb).

UPDATE: Corcoran’s attorneys have asked SCOTUS to review his case and to issue an emergency stay of his execution, which is set to be carried out tomorrow morning.

"The state of Indiana hasn't carried out a death sentence for 15 years, but that's scheduled to change this week." By @bykristinep.bsky.social www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Barring a court ruling, Indiana is about the carry out its first execution in 15 years. Catch up on Joseph Corcoran’s case here: www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

In 2015, an Indianapolis pastor was charged for manufacturing more than 10 tons of synthetic marijuana or “spice.” He lured members of his church into the multimillion-dollar drug scheme. It was the real-life Indiana version of “Breaking Bad.” www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Biden grants clemency to Baptist pastor who ran Indy version of 'Breaking Bad' drug ring www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Biden grants clemency to Indiana nursing home CEO who led $19 million fraud scheme www.indystar.com/story/news/i...

Federal judge rejects request to stop Joseph Corcoran's execution due to mental illness www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

@nytimes.com, WHAT is this.

A NY mom lost custody of her toddler & newborn for 5 months after testing positive for fentanyl the hospital had given her in her epidural. In Oklahoma, a newborn was placed in foster care for 11 days after the mom tested positive for meth. The culprit? a heartburn drug the hospital had given her.

I spent some time looking through the trove of court records spanning 25 years in the case of Joseph Corcoran, who’s set to be the first inmate to be executed by the state of Indiana in 15 years. 🧵 www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

From October until December 2, daily users on X dropped 8.4 percent and rose on Bluesky by *1,064 percent* www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...

After a loss in the Indiana Supreme Court last week, Joseph Corcoran's attorneys turn to federal court to save him from death penalty www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Women drop groping lawsuit against ex-AG Curtis Hill on eve of trial. “…even if we won at trial, we would not accomplish our goals of causing meaningful change in the way sexual harassment claims are handled for those working in and around the Statehouse.” www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

Indiana Supreme Court denies requests to stop execution of Joseph E. Corcoran www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Trial underway for two IMPD officers accused of killing man in 2022 www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Here's a good one from @bykristinep.bsky.social. Read the full story at indystar.com "A heinous crime, lingering unsolved for five years. Two young and unlikely victims. And, eventually, an equally unexpected suspect." www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

The impact of the country's obsession with true crime, in this case and in others, reduces someone's grief and trauma to consumable content — to a branding opportunity in an influencer-driven social media culture, said University of Oregon professor Whitney Phillips.

The Delphi murders and the true crime phenomenon: ‘It's the Wild West out here’ www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

As policymakers rushed to equip cops with body cams, they often failed to grapple with a fundamental question: Who controls the footage? They defaulted to leaving police with the power to decide what is recorded, who can see it and when. By @ericumansky.bsky.social, w/ @farooqumar.bsky.social

Breaking News: In the first case of its kind in Canada, major news outlets are suing OpenAI, accusing the company of illegally using their content.

“All Americans, and particularly our nation’s leaders, have a duty to push back against the promotion of hate-filled ideologies we are witnessing nationwide,” said Ibrahim Hooper, spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Via IndyStar.com www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

Hello! If you're like me, journalism matters. It's more important now than ever, frankly. If you live in Central Indiana or the Midwest, here's a starter pack of reporters, columnists and sports folks at the Indianapolis Star, a 2021 Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper, that you can follow on Bluesky.

Who reelected Greg Taylor Senate minority leader after harassment allegations? What we know www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

To get your Indianapolis news fix, this Starter Pack lists all the IndyStar reporters who are on Bluesky! 📰 Put together by our very own @johnwritesstuff.bsky.social go.bsky.app/KZdU816

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