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THUNDERBOLTS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON AUGUST 14th
THUNDERBOLTS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON AUGUST 14th
AUGUST 8, 2024
Evansville, In.: Next Wednesday, August 14th, the Thunderbolts will be holding a press conference in the Ford Center lobby to make a special announcement, beginning at 10:00 am CT.
The press conference will be open to media and the public, and Team President Scott Schoenike along with Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes will be available for questions during the event and interviewing after the conclusion of the press conference.
The event will also be streamed live via the Evansville Thunderbolts Facebook page. The Thunderbolts begin the 2024-25 season at Ford Center on Friday, October 18th as they host the Knoxville Ice Bears.
Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are on sale now. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.
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Updates from 2024 Paris Olympics
Hoosier divers and Andrew Capobianco qualified for Wednesday’s 3-meter springboard semifinal after finishing within the top 18 of Tuesday’s preliminary round. Tyler placed 10th with a score of 389.80, recovering from 19th place after four rounds as each of his final two dives scored 73.50 points. Capobianco, a three-time NCAA Champion in the event, also ended well with final dives of 76.05 and 79.80 to take the No. 15 position. The Hoosier duo will dive again at 4 a.m. ET Wednesday, looking to finish top 12 and make Thursday’s final. Scores do not carry over from round to round.
In quarterfinal water polo action at the Aquatic Centre, Canada fell 18-8 to Spain as IU alums Jessica Gaudreault and Shae la Roche both started for their home country in the effort. Gaudreault made nine saves while la Roche saw 17 minutes of action in the pool. They will play their final game on Thursday in placement games. Canada finished seventh overall in Tokyo and had a best fifth place in 2000 when the sport made its Olympic debut in Sydney.
Results
Men’s 3-meter springboard prelim
- Carson Tyler – 389.80
- Andrew Capobianco – 382.05
Women’s Water Polo — Quarterfinal
Spain 18, Canada 8
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s Big Tech fight pays off with court victory over Google monopoly
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s Big Tech fight pays off with court victory over Google monopoly
AUGUST 7, 2024
“Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly.”
Thus declared a U.S. district court this week as it ruled in favor of plaintiffs — Indiana, 51 other states and territories, and the U.S. Department of Justice — who sued the Big Tech giant over its illegal monopolistic misconduct in connection with its search function and search text advertising.
In Indiana, Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team played a leading role in coordinating the efforts of the plaintiff states litigating with the U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division against Google in this case.
“From day one, I have made clear that my office would not tolerate Big Tech riding roughshod over the rights and interests of everyday Hoosiers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Once again, we are making good on this commitment. We are holding Google accountable for its illegal and unacceptable practices.”
The court’s decision finds that Google has used exclusive distribution agreements to limit competition for online search services, depriving users of innovative alternatives and enabling Google to charge supracompetitive prices for general search text ads relied upon by many businesses in Indiana and beyond.
Under Attorney General Rokita’s leadership, Indiana — which was one of 11 plaintiff states to join the federal government’s initial monopolization case against Google — continued its efforts to litigate this groundbreaking case from start to finish for the benefit of consumers.
“These companies are not permitted to preserve their market dominance through exclusionary tactics,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Rather, they must compete in the free market to maintain the favor of their customers.”
The court decision is attached.
JURY FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY AS CHARGED IN INFANT CO-SLEEPING DEATH CASE
JURY FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY AS CHARGED IN INFANT CO-SLEEPING DEATH CASE
AUGUST 7, 2024
Evansville, IN – Prosecutor Diana Moers announces that on July 31, 2024, a jury found Taylor Alexis Smith guilty as charged for the death of her infant. Smith was charged with Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death, a Level 1 Felony; Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; Unlawful Possession of Syringe, a Level 6 Felony; and Possession of Paraphernalia; a Class C Misdemeanor. The Honorable Magistrate Judge Celia M. Pauli of the Vanderburgh County Circuit Court presided.
On June 8, 2022, Officers were dispatched to 27 W. Oregon Street in reference to an unresponsive infant. The American Medical Response and Evansville Fire Department made several attempts to resuscitate the infant, Wade Wilson, but the 13-day-old baby was declared deceased on-scene. The home was extremely unsanitary, lacking running water and appropriate sleeping space for the infant. Upon receiving a warrant, a search of the home uncovered the presence of methamphetamine and syringes.
The Defendant, Taylor Alexis Smith, appeared to be under the influence during her interaction with the responding Officers and later disclosed recent methamphetamine use. Smith admitted to sleeping with her baby and stated she woke up with the infant underneath her and was unresponsive.
Infant Wade Wilson was born on May 27, 2024, and tested positive on drug screens for methamphetamine at birth. The Department of Child Services and Vanderburgh
County Juvenile Court ordered the Defendant, Taylor Smith, not to have contact with her son. Despite this order, Smith continued to have contact with Wade Wilson and actively use methamphetamine. Smith was consistently warned against the risks of her drug use to her newborn child’s life and was also warned of the dangers of co-sleeping with her child. Despite the persistent warnings, Defendant continued to engage in this behaviors.
The state presented testimony from the American Medical Response, Indiana State Police, Deaconess, and Department of Child Services, as well as photographs of the home showing the unsanitary and unsafe conditions, an abundance of methamphetamine and paraphernalia found at the scene, and police body camera footage. At the conclusion of
the 3-day trial, the jury found Taylor Alexis Smith guilty as charged. Prosecutor Moers stated:
“The death of an infant shakes us all. This Defendant is an addict who refused to follow strict no-contact orders for her son—who tested positive for drugs the day he was born. The Defendant gaining access to her son and co-sleeping with him while high led to the child’s death. We will never forget this innocent baby and will pray that his memory encourages others to seek help and assist those in need.”
Moers went on to state: “We should never have to prosecute another one of thesecases. If you or someone you know are an addict and in need of help, you must reach out.
The life of an innocent child could have been saved in this case. Our community has a plethora of resources for those struggling with addiction to get the assistance they need- to find a comprehensive list you can start by googling the Indiana Substance Abuse Council or talk with your local hospital, law enforcement, shelter, or other medical facility.”
Prosecutor Moers thanks Detective Karin Montgomery and Officer John
Pieszchalski for their response and thorough investigation in this case, the American Medical Response and Evansville Fire Department for their efforts to save the infant and daily efforts to serve citizens of Vanderburgh County, the Department of Child Services, Deaconess Hospital, and the Indiana State Police for their efforts in this case. Prosecutor Moers extends a special thank you to her Deputy Ian Blair whose specialization in prosecuting child abuse and neglect cases led to success in this case, and all her office staff including Winston Lin, Kiersten Butler, Morgan Richardville, Tony Carden, and Jessica Pollock who assisted in this case to bring justice to Vanderburgh County for the reckless death of a baby.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 22, 2024, in front of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Celia M. Pauli of the Vanderburgh County Circuit Court. The Defendant could face up to 40 years.
The infant’s father, Timothy Allen Wilson, is also charged with a series of crimes in connection with this case and is awaiting trial in October.
Human Relations Commission Announces Annual Dinner & Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards
Human Relations Commission Announces Annual Dinner & Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards
AUGUST 7, 2024
Rev. Dr. William Barber II to speak at the Human Relations Commission Annual Dinner & Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards
(Evansville, IN) – The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission will hold its Annual Dinner and Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at the Old National Events Plaza. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II. Mayor Stephanie Terry will present the 2024 Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards. Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach; Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival; Bishop with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries; Executive Board Member of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ; Professor in the Practice of Public Theology and Public Policy; and Founding Director of the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy at Yale Divinity School. He is the author of four books: We Are Called to Be a Movement; Revive Us Again: Vision and Action in Moral Organizing; The Third Reconstruction: Moral Mondays, Fusion Politics, and The Rise of a New Justice Movement; and Forward Together: A Moral Message for The Nation. His new book White Poverty: How Exposing Myths about Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy was released in June 2024.
Dr. Barber is regularly featured in media outlets such as MSNBC, CNN, the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Nation magazine. He was named one of 2020’s BET 100 Entertainers and Innovators, and one of the 2019 recipients of the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor. He is a 2018 MacArthur Foundation Genius Award recipient, a 2015 recipient of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award, and the recipient of the Puffin Award. Dr. Barber has had twelve honorary degrees conferred upon him. He earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctorate from Drew University with a concentration in Public Policy and Pastoral Care
The 2024 Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals that embrace and celebrate diversity. Please visit www.evansville.in.gov/diversityawards to submit a nomination for the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards. The deadline to nominate is Friday, September 27, 2024. Corporate sponsorships are also available. For additional information, don’t hesitate to contact the Human Relations Commission at (812) 436-4927, hrc@evansville.in.gov, or visit the 2024 Human Relations Commission Annual Dinner.