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Southern Indiana Gets New Prosecutor Focused On Violence

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The U.S. Justice Department says the federal Southern District of Indiana will receive an additional assistant U.S. attorney to focus exclusively on violent crime.

The department announced Thursday the Indianapolis-based Southern District is one of 27 locations around the U.S. receiving new federal prosecutors who will concentrate on violence-ridden neighborhoods.

 It says the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative will focus the new assistant U.S. attorney’s attention, on prosecuting violent offenders. It also will assign prosecutors to each of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s six districts to monitor and prosecute the worst violent offenders.
U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler said in a news release that it’s “no secret that Indianapolis is struggling with violent crime.” He says gun crimes carry the risk of lengthy federal prison sentences.

Bill to Raise Age of Consent Proposed Again

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January 5, 2018  

By Emily Ketterer
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – Rep. Karlee Macer, D-Indianapolis, is proposing a bill for the second time to raise the age of consent in Indiana from 16 to 18 years old.

Macer said her goal with this proposal is to protect young women and men from exploitation.

“I know there are other legislators around the country who are doing what I’m doing,” Macer said. “Which is doing more work to protect our young people from being solicited in such a way.”

State Rep. Karlee Macer, D-Indianapolis, has prosed legislation to raise the age of consent. Photo by Bryan Wells, TheStatehouseFile.com

House Bill 1111 would add “indiscretion” as a criminal offense, which would be filed against a person who is at least 23 years old engaging in sexual intercourse or sexual conduct with an individual under the age of 18.

One of Macer’s reasons for raising the age of consent is sex trafficking.

“With the age of consent law in the state of Indiana, a lot of time through social media, they are able to groom our children,” Macer said. “They’re able to lure them into an industry that is consensual. That is another piece that I think is really important.”

Macer said she feels the bill may have more a chance to get a hearing this year because of an Indiana Supreme Court case in which 40-year-old Sameer G. Thaker was charged with a felony for sending a sexual image to a 16-year-old.

“He was charged with a felony, but if he had sex with her, it would not be a crime at all,” Macer said.

She said Justice Mark Massa, in his written opinion, acknowledged the law’s inconsistency.

“I hope, sadly, that that will be something that will encourage more conversation about the age of consent,” Macer said.

Macer said that her proposal will not impact the current “Romeo and Juliet law” in Indiana, which protects adults from facing criminal charges for having a sexual relationship with their underage partner within a four-year age range. She said she feels the law is important to young relationships.

“I am in no way, shape or form trying to affect young love,” Macer said.

Macer worked on the legislation with Reps. Dave Ober, R-Albion; Ryan Hatfield, D-Evansville; and Linda Lawson, D-Hammond. She said she is also working with law enforcement and other leaders to help the bill pass.

“I hope that there is an opportunity to get this passed and to recognize how important it is that we truly advocate for our children,” she said.

FOOTNOTE: Emily Ketterer is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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Ruling: Menards Founder’s Ex-Fiancee Doesn’t Deserve Ownership

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that the founder of the Menards building supply stores doesn’t owe his former fiancee an ownership interest in the company.

Debra Sands filed a lawsuit in 2008, alleging that John Menard promised her an ownership share in exchange for her work at the company while they were involved in a romantic relationship and during their engagement.

A state appeals court ruled in 2016 that Sands didn’t deserve an ownership share in the company or damages. The Supreme Court upheld that decision, ruling that Sands and Menard weren’t engaged in a joint enterprise. The court also says Sands failed to show her contributions increased Menard’s assets.

Sands’ attorney didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment Friday.

According to Forbes, Menards is the nation’s third-largest home improvement chain. According to its website, Menards has 33 stores in Indiana.

UE Softball Season Just Five Weeks Away

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Aces Announce Challenging Slate For 2018

 In what is shaping up to be an extremely challenging schedule, the University of Evansville softball team is set to face off against five NCAA Tournament teams and nine postseason teams from the 2017 campaign.

“The Missouri Valley Conference is a grind every year so in order for us to prepare for that we have really decided to challenge ourselves early in the non-conference to help get us ready,” UE head softball coach Mat Mundell said.

Evansville is coming off of a 20-33 overall record while going 11-15 in Missouri Valley Conference games.  UE returns 11 players from last season and will see eight newcomers take the field.  Highlighting the Aces’ returners are defending MVC Newcomer of the Year Brittany Hay and All-Conference Second Team member Morgan Florey.

“Postseason experience is something you will see a lot of our opponents have in common,” Mundell added.  “That was intentional we want to be one of those teams so we thought what better way to get there than to play teams who have made it.”

It will be an exciting start to the season as the Purple Aces head to Lafayette, La. To take part in the Louisiana Classic presented by Louisiana Lafayette.  After opening up against Samford on February 9, the Aces take on the host Ragin Cajuns later that day.  Last season, they were the Sun Belt Champions and played at LSU in the NCAA Tournament.  They had one of the top records in the nation, finishing at 47-8.

Illinois-Chicago will mark the third opponent in the event.  The Flames are coming off of a banner season of their own as they posted a 39-22 record on their way to the Horizon League Championship.  Their NCAA Tournament berth saw them play at the University of Oregon.  UE finishes the tournament with games against Iowa out of the Big 10 and Eastern Illinois.

Another impressive weekend of action features the Aces heading to the Georgia Classic in Athens, Ga.  Running from Feb. 16-18, the Aces take on Winthrop and Georgia twice while playing Samford in a single game.  The Bulldogs had a 35-23 mark in 2017 and earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament.

Following the trip to Georgia, the Purple Aces head south once again from Feb. 23-25 to Chattanooga for the Frost Classic.  In the opening game, the Aces take on IUPUI where current assistant coach Heather Tarter led the Jaguars to the Summit League Regular Season Championship last season.  She was also named the league’s Coach of the Year.  UE also takes on Southeast Missouri State, EIU, Western Illinois and Chattanooga that weekend.

The month of March begins much closer to home as the Aces make the quick trip to Bowling Green, Ky. for the Hilltopper Spring Fling.  Evansville will play five games in the tournament against Austin Peay, Dayton and Western Kentucky.  The Hilltoppers were a postseason team in 2017, playing in the National Invitational Softball Championship.

From March 9-11, UE plays its fifth and final pre-conference event at the Racer Classic in Murray, Ky.  It will be another competitive weekend for the squad, who faces defending Horizon League champion Flames for the second time while also squaring off against Oakland, Kent State and Murray State.  The Golden Flashes of Kent State went 33-28 last year on their way to the Mid-American Conference Championship while advancing to the Waco Regional in the NCAA Tournament.  The Racers won 36 games on their way to a berth in the NISC.

MVC play commences with a home series against Drake on March 17-18.  Last season, Evansville swept the Bulldogs in Des Moines.  Another home weekend is up seven days later when UNI comes to town.  The Panthers were 33-19 overall and an impressive 20-6 in the Valley.

On March 30, UE plays its first conference road series at Loyola before heading to Butler in a midweek game on April 5.  UE returns to Cooper Stadium for a 3-game set against Missouri State on April 7-8 before making the trip to UT Martin on April 11 in its final regular-season non-conference game.  The Skyhawks are coming off of a 39-20 campaign and a postseason trip to the NISC.

Another postseason team is on tap that weekend when the Aces head to Normal, Ill. to play Illinois State.  The Redbirds were 33-24 last year and 20-6 in the MVC on their way to the finals of the NISC.  The road trip continues on Wednesday, April 18 with a doubleheader at Indiana State and a 3-game series at Valparaiso on April 21-22.

Indiana State comes to Evansville for a single game on the 24th before defending conference tournament champion Southern Illinois comes to Cooper Stadium for three games.  The Salukis won 33 games on their way to the MVC Tournament crown.  They played their NCAA Regional in 2017 at Ole Miss.  The regular season finale will take place at Bradley with three games on May 5-6.

The MVC Tournament is set for May 10-12 in Des Moines, Iowa.

 

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Show and Tell at Willard Library

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Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Meeting

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018, in the John H. Schroeder Conference Centre at the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to Senate Enrolled Act 313, Section 1, I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1, as amended. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion of collective bargaining, (2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (2)(D); and job performance evaluation of individual employees, (9).

The regular meeting of the School Board will follow the Finance Meeting at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the EVSC Board Room, same address.

 

 

Complete My Legislative Survey

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The 2018 legislative session kicked off this week, and I would like to hear your feedback on important issues lawmakers will be examining throughout the next few months.

Visit www.in.gov/h76 and click on “2018 Legislative Survey” to complete the survey before the Jan. 31 deadline. On the survey, you will be asked to share your thoughts on what issues should be addressed during the 2018 session. Your input will guide me as I vote on proposals for new laws.

This year, I will work with my fellow lawmakers to provide resources to Hoosiers looking to obtain a better-paying job in a high-demand field and tackle the opioid epidemic, as well as finding ways to further streamline government.

Throughout session, you can share your thoughts with me any time at h76@iga.in.gov or 317-232-9816.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you and your family, and I look forward to hearing from you.

January 8th Police Merit Agenda

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, January 8, 2018

2:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. December 11, 2017  (Cook, and Scott)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE
    1. Sergeant Steve Kleeman – 15 officers in field training
  1. REQUEST FOR FUNDS
    1. Sergeant Doug Schneider requests $6,200.00 to the Deaconess Comp Center for required applicant pre-employment medical exams for the 2018 calendar year.
    2. Sergeant Doug Schneider requests $9,000.00 to Luzio & Associates Behavioral Services for required applicant pre-employment psychological exams for the 2018 calendar year.
    3. Sergeant Doug Schneider requests $2,000.00 to VenuWorks for expenses relating to the use of the Victory Theatre for hiring, awards, and SWILEA graduation ceremonies in 2018.
    4. Sergeant Doug Schneider requests $200.00 to Siegel’s for merit award ribbons that are earned and distributed within 2018.
    5. Sgt. Doug Schneider requests $500.00 to Stanard & Associates for candidate and training materials for sworn and merit board oral interviews for the 2018 applicant process.
    6. Sgt. Doug Schneider requests $3,000.00 for disciplinary hearing transcription services provided by Tri-State Reporting.
    7. Sgt. Doug Schneider requests $2,360.00 for the purchase of applicant written tests from the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police for the 2018 applicant testing process.
  1. MERIT AWARD RECOMMENDATION
    1. Officers Steve Carlile, Eric Middendorf, Tim Morris, Paul Jacobs, Eric Krogman, and Rob Pylant for actions taken on June 27, 2017 at a house explosion in the 1700 Block of Hercules.
  1. MERIT COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
    1. Election of Merit Commission officers for 2018.
  1. REMINDERS:  The scheduled meeting for Monday, January 22, 2018 is cancelled and moved to Monday, January 29, 2018.  The Executive Session will begin at approximately 2:00pm, following the awards and hiring ceremony.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT
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