Stories tagged with "conflict of interest"

Developer to join Carmel Redevelopment Commission after 2 leave its ranks by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The Carmel City Council this week appointed one new member to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission after two appointees resigned and left the position since early... – Nov 17, 2009 at 2:03 PM in Carmel

NFL would call legislators out of bounds by indystar

I doubt that Peyton Manning has ever invited an NFL game official along for an all-expenses-paid visit to Hawaii during Pro Bowl week. No player would ever think of extending such... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Undue influence impedes the process by indystar

I know it is tempting to portray the Indiana General Assembly as having a deaf ear toward ethical behavior, but I find such opinions do not match the commitment that the men and... – Nov 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM in Opinion

Ex-schools chief faces theft, other charges by indystar

COVINGTON, Ind. — Charges of forgery, theft and perjury were filed Tuesday against former Covington schools Superintendent Nate Evans after a recent State Board of Accounts... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

When a public defender is also a defendant by Heather Gillers

When Mark Batey met with his public defender earlier this fall about a pending battery charge, Batey had no idea how well the attorney understood his predicament. At the same time... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Counselor bows out in contract ruling by indystar

Zionsville — The state’s public access counselor has recused himself from ruling on a complaint by The Indianapolis Star because his sister and mother-in-law lost their... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Access counselor recuses self from Star complaint by Mark Ambrogi

The state’s public access counselor has recused himself from ruling on a complaint by The Indianapolis Star because his sister and mother-in-law lost their jobs as a result... – Oct 30, 2009 at 3:30 PM in Zionsville

Prosecutor says Iraq vet is dangerous by indystar

. WINCHESTER — Bail for an Iraq War veteran accused of opening fire on Randolph County sheriff’s deputies Friday night was set at $500,000. Andrew S. Ward, 26, declined... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM in Crime & Courts

Forgery case will need a new special prosecutor by Jon Murrary

A special prosecutor appointed to handle a politically sensitive forgery case because of Marion County prosecutors’ conflict of interest now has one of her own. Judith... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Board dismisses Carmel ethics complaint by Carrie Ritchie

Concerns continue over how taxpayers’ funds are being spent by Performing Arts Foundation A Carmel city board has dismissed an ethics complaint about the involvement of top... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Agency's new policies focus on ethics by indystar

Department of Workforce Development’s changes follow critical review by U.S. Labor Department The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has adopted new policies that... – Sep 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

Official unaware of ethics concern by Chris Sikich

Someone else should have released news about TV station’s expansion, city should form board, says expert A government ethics expert says a Noblesville official erred in... – Aug 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Frothy stories on Bayhs take focus off corrupt politicians by indystar

Once again The Star is whipping people into a froth about the professional life of Susan Bayh. The potential conflict of interest created when a politician’s spouse is openly... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Deputy prosecutor resigns day after arrest by indystar

A Marion County deputy prosecutor arrested on a drunken driving charge submitted her resignation Sunday. Gillian DePrez, 28, was arrested early Saturday in Broad Ripple with a... – Jul 13, 2009 at 1:38 AM in Crime & Courts

Marion Co. judge recuses in forgery case by Jon Murrary

A senior judge today asked the Indiana Supreme Court to appoint a special judge to handle a politically sensitive forgery case with connections to two sitting Marion Superior Court... – Jun 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM in Communities

Main beneficiaries of health care system won't change by indystar

Dennis Harrell and Dr. William Winter (Conversations, June 15) name the main beneficiaries of our current health-care system: the health insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Hancock auditor faces charges by Bill Mccleery

State Police say she received $54,000 from contractor GREENFIELD, Ind. — The Hancock County auditor was arrested Wednesday on charges that she took more than $50,000 through... – Jun 18, 2009 at 2:42 AM in Hancock County

More answers needed from Redevelopment Commission by indystar

The startling resignation of City Council member John Accetturo from the Carmel Redevelopment Commission after only four weeks validates to me that something has gone awry in this... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel

Hancock Co. auditor held on bribery charges by indystar

The Hancock County auditor was arrested this afternoon on five felony charges including bribery, Indiana State Police said. Linda J. Grass, 42, Greenfield, was arrested at her... – Jun 17, 2009 at 5:36 PM in Hancock County

Susan Bayh leaves 2 of 8 corporate boards by indystar

Critics say she could raise a conflict for senator and is spread too thin WASHINGTON — Susan Bayh, whose corporate board work has drawn criticism, has scaled back some of her... – Jun 13, 2009 at 2:08 AM in Politics & Government