Stories tagged with "closing arguments"

Officer relieved by jury's verdict by Jon Murrary

Man found guilty of attempted murder against city officer Shortly after hearing the verdict he had hoped for, Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn embraced several jurors... – Nov 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM in Crime & Courts

Shooter says he fired over his shoulder as he ran by Jon Murrary

The defendant on trial in the shooting of Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn testified Monday that he fired his gun three times over his shoulder while running. Fishburn... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Prosecutors wrap up case in Hamilton Avenue slayings by Jon Murrary

Prosecutors rest their case after tying up loose ends The Hamilton Avenue murder trial could reach a pivotal point today as the defense begins calling witnesses and a lone judge... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:17 AM in Marion County

Jury rejects FEMA trailer fumes suit by indystar

NEW ORLEANS — A federal jury today rejected a New Orleans family’s claims that the government-issued trailer they lived in after Hurricane Katrina was defective and exposed them to... – Sep 24, 2009 at 6:25 PM in Communities

John Grisham marks 20th anniversary of 'A Time to Kill' by USA Today

HERNANDO, Miss — John Grisham's legal pad was blank and his knees like putty as he approached the judge's bench. Just a few months out of law school in the early 1980s, he had... – Jun 21, 2009 at 9:49 PM in Entertainment

Ex-cops found guilty on drug charges by Jon Murrary

Two former Indianapolis narcotics detectives face the prospect of two decades in prison after a jury convicted them Friday in the city’s biggest police corruption case in... – Jun 12, 2009 at 11:01 PM in Communities

Jury begins deliberations in Central Library fraud lawsuit by Jon Murrary

LEBANON, Ind. — Attorneys for the Indianapolis library system asked a jury Tuesday to deliver a nearly $50 million wallop to an engineering company accused of fraud on the... – Apr 15, 2009 at 2:56 AM in Marion County

Central Library case now in jury's hands by Jon Murrary

LEBANON, Ind. — Attorneys for the Indianapolis library system asked a jury Tuesday to deliver a nearly $50 million wallop to an engineering company accused of fraud on the... – Apr 14, 2009 at 10:29 PM in Communities

Jury begins deliberations in Castroneves tax case by indystar

MIAMI — Jurors began deliberating Friday on tax evasion charges against race car driver Helio Castroneves and two advisers after prosecutors said in closing arguments that... – Apr 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Jury breaks for weekend in Helio trial by indystar

MIAMI — Jurors began deliberating today on tax evasion charges against race car driver Helio Castroneves and two advisers after prosecutors said in closing arguments that the... – Apr 10, 2009 at 5:27 PM in Indy Racing League

Prosecutors: Guilt clear in Castroneves tax trial by indystar

MIAMI — Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves, his sister and his lawyer engaged in an intricate “pattern of deception” to avoid paying U.S. income taxes on... – Apr 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Prosecutors: Guilt clear in Helio tax trial by indystar

MIAMI — Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves, his sister and his lawyer engaged in an intricate “pattern of deception” to avoid paying U.S. income taxes on millions... – Apr 09, 2009 at 3:18 PM in Indy Racing League

Spector murder case goes to jury by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — The murder case against music producer Phil Spector is in the hands... – Mar 26, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Entertainment

Defense attorney says Spector didn't kill actress by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Phil Spector's defense attorney told a jury in closing arguments Tuesday... – Mar 24, 2009 at 6:32 PM in Entertainment

Defense rests in trial of young mother by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Both the prosecution and the defense have rested in the trial of a former Bellarmine University student athlete charged with murdering her newborn baby in a... – Mar 20, 2009 at 11:52 PM in News

Jury finds man guilty of double murder by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — A Hamilton County jury needed about four hours today to find a Zionsville man guilty in a double murder case. Hamilton County Prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp said... – Mar 06, 2009 at 5:23 PM in Noblesville

Jury awards $157M in tree stand death by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Jurors have awarded a Lafayette woman $157 million in a lawsuit against the makers of a tree stand that malfunctioned, resulting in her husband’s... – Feb 19, 2009 at 7:33 AM in News

Jury awards $157M in tree stand death by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Jurors have awarded a Lafayette woman $157 million in a lawsuit against the makers of a tree stand that malfunctioned, resulting in her husband’s... – Feb 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM in Metro

Judge: Fishers can annex Geist by Carrie Ritchie

NOBLESVILLE, — Fishers should be allowed to annex about 2,200 homes surrounding Geist Reservoir, a judge ruled today.The town had been fighting Geist residents for nearly... – Dec 31, 2008 at 1:31 PM in Communities

Geist annexation trial ends today by Carrie Ritchie

NOBLESVILLE —The Geist annexation trial has come to a close — for now.Both sides gave their closing arguments this afternoon in Hamilton Superior Court 1.Judge Steven Nation... – Dec 19, 2008 at 6:32 PM in Communities