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Topless woman’s complaint splits 7th Circuit

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Marilyn Odendahl for www.theindianalawyer.com

A Chicago woman’s decision to celebrate “Go Topless Day” by baring her breasts has cleaved the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals over whether she can now cloak herself in the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of speech.

Sonoku Tagami was cited and fined $150 for violating the Windy City’s public nudity ordinance. She undressed from the waist up, applied not-opaque-enough paint to her chest and walked around Chicago in August 2014 in support of Go Topless Inc.’s advocacy for a woman’s right to bare her breasts in public.

After being found guilty of violating the ordinance, Tagami sued Chicago. She claimed the public nudity prohibition not only violated the First Amendment but also discriminated on the basis of sex in violation of the Equal Protection Clause.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted the city’s motion to dismiss. Although the 7th Circuit affirmed in a decision handed down Thursday in Sonoku Tagami v. City of Chicago, et al., 16-1441, the panel was split with Judge Ilana Rovner writing a sharp dissent.

In the opinion written by Judge Diane Sykes and joined by Judge Frank Easterbrook, the majority held that Tagami’s act of appearing bare breasted in public was not expressive conduct as covered by the First Amendment. Her nudity alone did not communicate a message of political protest. And, the majority asserted, she acknowledged this in her amended complaint by offering an explanation of what and why she was protesting.

The majority then went a step further and contended even if her actions were protected by First Amendment, the district court was still correct to dismiss her complaint. Citing United States v. O’Brien, 391 U.S. 367, 376 (1968), the majority held the ordinance’s purpose of promoting moral norms and public order are self-evident and can survive scrutiny.

Rovner disagreed, countering that Tagami’s act was expressive conduct and therefore covered by the First Amendment. Offering an explanation of her protest did not turn her behavior into non-expressive conduct.

“There could not be a clearer example of conduct as speech than the one here,” Rovner wrote. “Tagami was not sunbathing topless to even her tan lines, swinging topless on a light post to earn money, streaking across a football field to appear on television, or even nursing a baby (conduct that is exempted from the reach of the ordinance). Her conduct had but one purpose – to engage in a political protest challenging the City’s ordinance on indecent exposure.”

Rovner also dissented from the majority’s finding that the city’s ordinance withstands Tagami’s Equal Protection challenge. Even though the majority conceded the ordinance did impose a different set of rules for women and men, it held that the classification based on sex was permissible because of the city’s objective to, again, promote moral norms and public order.

Conversely, Rovner maintained the ordinance sexualized the female form and imposed a burden of public modesty on women alone.

“Women, like men, take their bodies with them everywhere, and when the law imposes a different code of dress on women, when it requires them to cover up in a way that men need not, it is quite possible that women will be treated differently – in the workplace, in the public square, on the subway – precisely because they are required to dress differently,” Rovner wrote.

In concluding her dissent, Rovner pointed out the question before the appellate court was not whether Tagami should prevail but whether she might prevail. This case should not have been dismissed on the pleadings.

“Like any other litigant with a viable case, (Tagami) should be permitted to develop the record in support of her claims, and the City in turn should be required to present evidence to justify its action,” Rovner concluded.

“Safe Family Travel” Traffic Enforcement Begins This Weekend

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The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership will be increasing patrols this November and December as part of the annual statewide “Safe Family Travel” seatbelt and drunk driving enforcement campaign. This high-visibility enforcement effort, also known as Operation Pull Over Blitz 92, will run from November 10 through December 03, 2017 and encompass the Thanksgiving Holiday.

This enforcement campaign will consist of seatbelt patrols, DUI saturation patrols and may include a sobriety checkpoint. These efforts are all part of a comprehensive plan to curb drunk driving and increase seatbelt use in November and throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. This Thanksgiving Holiday, if you choose to drive impaired you will be arrested. No warnings. No excuses.

According to the Indiana State Police central crash report repository, in November of 2016 there were 407 confirmed alcohol-related crashes across Indiana which resulted in 166 injuries and 8 fatalities. Throughout last November, a car crash took place in Vanderburgh County an average of once every 63 minutes. A total of 137 motorists were injured on Vanderburgh County roadways last November.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Evansville Police Department officers and Indiana State Police troopers will be aggressively looking for drunk drivers and will arrest anyone caught driving impaired.

Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “Please remember to wear your seatbelt, you’ll avoid a traffic citation and maybe even save your life.” The Sheriff added, “With all of the options available for getting home safely, there really is no excuse for getting caught driving impaired.”

The Sheriff’s Office recommends the following safe alternatives to impaired driving:

  • Designate a sober driver or voluntter to be a sober driver.
  • Use public transportation.
  • Call a cab or a ridesharing service.
  • Download the SaferRide mobile app on the Android Play Store or the Apple iTunes Store.
  • Celebrate at home or a place where you can stay until sober.
  • Throwing a party? Offer non-alcoholic beverages and plenty of food.
  • Never provide alcohol to minors.
  • Ask young drivers about their plans.
  • Friend or family member about to drive? Take the keys and make alternative arrangements.

Funding for local seatbelt and impaired driving enforcement is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

 

District Court Rejects Fogle’s ‘Sovereign’ Challenge

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Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com

Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle will continue to serve his nearly 15-year prison term for multiple child pornography charges after a district court judge struck down his “sovereign” pro se motion challenging her subject matter jurisdiction as frivolous.

Fogle pleaded guilty in 2015 to two criminal charges against him – conspiracy to distribute/receive child pornography and distribution/receipt of child pornography, and traveling and attempting to travel in interstate commerce to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. Fogle, who was then represented by counsel, was sentenced to 188 months in prison. He appealed, arguing his above-guidelines sentence was improper, but the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed his sentence in June 2016.

Fogle then filed a pro se motion to correct error, relying on a document filed with the court in which Frank Edwin Pate, an inmate in the same prison where Fogle is being detained, argued the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana lacked subject matter jurisdiction over Fogle. Specifically, Pate wrote, “whether a judicial judgment is lawful depends on whether the sovereign has authority to render it.”

Judge Tanya Walton Pratt struck down the contention that she lacked subject matter jurisdiction in a succinct two-page order on Wednesday.

“If Fogle is now claiming to be ‘sovereign,’ the Seventh Circuit has rejected theories of individual sovereignty, immunity from prosecution, and their ilk,” Pratt wrote. “The Seventh Circuit has instructed that these theories should be rejected summarily, however they are presented.”

“Regardless of his theory, Fogle’s challenge of this Court’s jurisdiction is rejected and his Motion to Correct Clear Error Pursuant to Rule 52(b) … is denied,” she said.

Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) is focus of meeting in Scott County, epicenter of 2015 disease outbreak

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The Office of Attorney General is hosting a Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at the Scott County Economic Development Park, 821 S. Lake Road South, Scottsburg.

At the meeting, representatives from Dearborn County, including Superior Court Judge Sally McLaughlin, will share insights they have gleaned from running a JCAP program that has gained recognition for its overall excellence.

Among those sharing their experiences will be inmates currently participating in JCAP; a graduate of the program; and officials involved with administering it.

The JCAP model is built on the premise that targeting inmate populations represents one of the best methods of reaching drug users most in need of services. Incarceration can play a vital role in helping addicts recognize their need for intervention, but quality substance-abuse programs during and after jail time must be part of the equation if the cycle of abuse and addiction is to be broken.

The Office of Attorney General has invited prosecutors, sheriffs and other county officials from Scott, Lawrence, Washington, Jackson, Jennings, Clark, Harrison and Floyd counties to this meeting.

Scott County was the subject of national news in 2015 when widespread intravenous drug use led to outbreaks of hepatitis and HIV.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: 2017 Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, Sales and Deals

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2017 Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, Sales and Deals

link to for Saturday November 11, 2017

2017 Veterans Day discounts, free meals, deals and sales. As Veterans Day approaches we will continually update this list as restaurants and companies announce their Veteran’s Day specials. Typically offers are announced just before Veteran’s Day, in late October and early November.

Veterans Day 2017 will be on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 and designated as a Federal Holiday on Friday, November 10th, 2017.

For information on National Retail and Services Offered or Local Veterans Day Offers, visit our other two Veterans Day offers pages!

Veterans Day Guide to Offers
National Free Meals & Discounts National Retail, Travel & Service Deals, Discounts, Freebies
Local Area Free Meals & Discounts Giving Back & Veterans Services
How to Get a Veterans ID Map to Veterans Day Free Meals and Services

Fazoli’s
November 10th through Sunday, November 12th all active, inactive and retired military personnel receive a free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce.

Applebee’s
Veterans and Active Duty Military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veteran’s Day. Provide proof of service required.

Back Yard Burgers
Military veterans with valid ID, and active duty servicemembers in uniform, can enjoy a free ‘Classic Burger’ on Veterans Day 2017.

Bar Louie
Vets and active military receive a free flatbread or burger on Saturday, November 11th.

Bob Evans
Bob Evans Restaurants are offering free select menu items to Veterans and Active Duty Military on Veterans Day, Sat., Nov. 11.

Bonanza Steakhouse
On Veterans Day, all former and current military service men and women enjoy a free buffet (beverage not included), at all participating Bonanza Steakhouses. Contact your local Bonanza for more details.

Bonefish Grill
On Saturday, November 11th, all veterans, active and retired military service members who show valid ID, can enjoy a free Bang Bang Shrimp. Offer valid for dine-in only.

Boston Market
BOGO, buy 1 get 1 free individual meal and drink with Coupon on Veterans Day.

Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings
All day long on Saturday, November 11, veterans and active duty military who dine-in at their local B-Dubs can receive a free one small order of traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries. At participating U.S. locations only.

Chili’s Grill & Bar
All veterans and active duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day 2017.

The Chop House
For Veteran’s Day, veterans receive a 25% discount. Valid military ID required. Discount does not apply to alcoholic beverages.

Chuck E. Cheese
To thank service members past and present, on Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, Chuck E. Cheese’s will be offering one free personal pizza to all active and retired military members at participating stores nationwide. Promo code #5500.

Cicis Pizza
Free pizza buffet if you show a valid Military ID.

Circle K
November 11, 2017, participating Circle K convenience stores will offer a free Polar Pop to military Veterans.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Veterans receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake dessert to veterans and an opportunity for guests to make purchases that support Operation Homefront.  Veterans Day only.

Dunkin’ Donuts
On November 11, Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurantsnationwide, no purchase necessary.

El Chico Cafe
Veterans and active military eat free on Veterans Day (Limit $15).

Gatti’s Pizza 
Veterans and active military members with ID will receive a free buffet, or a free medium 1-topping pizza for carryout.

Hooters Free Meal
Hooters invites all veterans and current servicemen and women to a Hooters Veterans Day free meal from their select Veterans Day menu by presenting a military ID or proof of service at participating Hooters locations across the country on 11-11.

Huddle House
Free order of Sweet Cakes to all active military members and veterans with proper I.D. on Veterans Day (Saturday, November 11).

Hudson News
At U.S. airport locations on Veterans Day 2017, military personnel in uniform or with valid military ID can receive a free 20 oz. bottle of Coke Classic, Diet Coke, and Coke Zero.

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee
On Veterans Day, a free doughnut and small coffee will be given to anyone who identifies themselves as a veteran or active military personnel (no ID required).

Krystal
On Veterans Day, all active and retired military can receive a complimentary sausage biscuit during breakfast hours (6am – 11am).

Logan’s Roadhouse
This Veterans Day, veterans and active duty drop on in for an American Roadhouse Meal on the house. Not valid in CA, NC, SC or Augusta, GA, locations. Veterans year round receive a 10% discount to guests who present a military or veterans’ ID.

Little Caesars Pizza
On Saturday, November 11, from 11am to 2pm, veterans and active military members can receive a free $5 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo.

LongHorn Steakhouse
This Veterans Day LongHorn Steakhouse will offer a free appetizer or dessert (no purchase required, no restrictions) to anyone showing proof of military service. In addition, 10% off the parties’ bill.

Max & Erma’s Free Cheeseburger Combo Meal with Dessert
On Veterans Day, participating Max & Erma’s locations are celebrating veterans and active military personnel with a free cheeseburger, endless fries and a fountain drink.

Mission BBQ
Veterans and active duty will receive a free sandwich and slice of cake (while supplies lasts) on Veterans Day, 11/11/17.

O’Charley’s
O’Charley’s will honor our military on Veterans Day by offering veterans and active duty service members a free $9.99er entree at any location on November 11th. Additionally, O’Charley’s offers a 10 percent military discount all year long.

Olive Garden Free Meal
On Veterans Day, Olive Garden restaurants will offer a free entrée from a special menu to active-duty military and veterans. The special menu features six of Olive Garden’s most popular items. Entrées are served with unlimited soup, salad and garlic bread sticks.

Outback Steakhouse Free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage
All active, retired military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion® and a beverage on Veterans Day. Must have valid identification. Additionally, November 12 through November 16, military members will receive 20% off their check and, beginning November 17, Military, Fire and Police heroes will receive 10% off their check.

Ponderosa Steakhouses
From 4pm-close on Veterans Day, all former and current military service men and women enjoy a free buffet (beverage not included) from participating Ponderosa locations. Contact your local Ponderosa for more details.

Red Robin
All Veterans and Active Duty Military get a free dine-in Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day 11/11.

Ruby Tuesday
This Veterans Day, all former and active duty service members of the military can enjoy a free appetizer.

Shoney’s Offers Free All You Care to Eat Breakfast
Shoney’s says ‘Thank You’ to America’s heroes by offering a free All You Care To Eat breakfast,  to all Veterans and Active Duty Military members on Veterans Day from 6am – 11 am.

Starbucks
On Veterans Day, active duty service members, reservists, veterans and military spouses are invited to enjoy a free Tall Brewed Coffee. In addition, now through November 11, for every Veterans Day Starbucks Card or eGift purchased, Starbucks will contribute $5 to help support programs assisting service members, military spouses and veterans.

Texas Roadhouse
On Saturday November 11th, select from a free special veterans lunch menu including a beverage and sides.

TGI Fridays Free Lunch
Guests who show valid military ID can enjoy a free lunch menu item up to $12. This offer is valid on Saturday, November 11th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.

White Castle
Military veterans and active duty military who show proof of service can visit a participating White Castle location on Nov 11th, and receive a free breakfast combo or castle combo meal #1-6.

Golden Corral
On Monday, November 13th, 2017 from 5 PM to 9 PM, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members.

Old Country Buffet

Mon., Nov. 13, veterans may eat for free. Offers valid at participating restaurants.

Ryan’s
Mon., Nov. 13, veterans may eat for free. Offers valid at participating restaurants.

Denny’s All You Can Eat Pancakes
All active, inactive, and retired military personnel at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide will receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast on Friday, Nov. 10, from 5 a.m. to noon. Diners must show ID to receive this offer.

IHOP
All active duty and retired Veterans are invited to come in and enjoy Free Red, White, & Blue Pancakes Friday, November 10Coco’s Bakery
Coco’s is honoring all Veterans & Active Duty Military with a free slice of pie this Veterans Day.

Einstein Bros.
Free Bagel and shmear with purchase for any retired or active service members on 11/11. Just stop on in and ask.

Panera Bread
1 free You Pick 2 for Veterans and Active Duty members on Veterans Day at participating locations in South Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virigina. Bring proof of service.

EDITORS FOOTNOTE:

  • Most of the restaurant free meals are for dine in only.
  • Verify that you’re eligible for the offer.
  • You should tip your server.  They’re working hard to serve you and depend on the income. We recommend tipping on the actual cost of the meal.
  • Many of these promotions include small print that says participating locations only.  Unfortunately individual franchisees may choose not to participate.  Fortunately, some franchisee’s participate even if the corporate company does not.
  • Call ahead if you’re unsure about anything.
  • Thank you for your service!
Veterans Day Guide to Offers
National Free Meals & Discounts National Retail, Travel & Service Deals, Discounts, Freebies
Local Area Free Meals & Discounts Giving Back & Veterans Services
How to Get a Veterans ID Map to Veterans Day Free Meals and Services
Veterans Day Sales for Everybody Logo wall of Participating Businesses
Veterans Day Resources
About Veterans Day Veterans Day Fact Infographic
Official Veterans Day Posts Since 1978 Veterans Day Pictures
Military & Veterans Discounts Year Round
Military & Veterans Discounts Local Area Military & Veterans Discounts
Veteran & Military Cell Phone Discounts Military Discounts at Gyms and Health Clubs
Wedding Military Discounts Under Armour Military & Veterans Discount

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Taylor scores 21 as men’s basketball opens season with 77-63 win

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Riley scores 12 in opening-night win

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the fourth time in five years, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team picked up a win an opening-night as the Purple Aces defeated Arkansas State by a final of 77-63 on Friday evening in the Ford Center.

Leading the way for the Aces was junior Ryan Taylor.  He posted 21 points and seven rebounds to lead the squad in both stats.  He was one of four double-digit scorers for the team.  Newcomer K.J. Riley finished the night with 12 points.  He hit a game-high eight free throws in nine attempts.  Dru Smith notched 11, all in the first half, while Dainius Chatkevicius had 10 points, six caroms and three blocks.

“I am excited for our guys.  We were very aggressive tonight, attacking off of the dribble drive,” head coach Marty Simmons said.  “Our guys were able aggressive in shooting the three.  If we can play inside out, I think that will really open some things up for us.”

Arkansas State was led by Ty Cockfield.  He hit eight shots and five free throws to lead all players with 22 points.  Connor Kern had 10.

Evansville started the night 0-for-5 from the floor with three turnovers before a basket by Ryan Taylor at the 15:42 mark ended the drought.  Noah Frederking gave the Aces their first lead of the night at 6-4 and with 11:59 remaining in the first half, Solomon Hainna hit a basket to give UE the lead for good.

“A key reason to the victory tonight as that we were able to take care of the ball,” UE sophomore Dru Smith said.  “We had a rough stretch at the beginning of the game, but we really did well from that point on.”

A 6-0 stretch pushed the lead to 14-8 as Chatkevicius had back-to-back field goals.  Arkansas State cut the gap to four on a few occasions, but with the Aces hanging onto a 23-19 advantage, the squad notched eight of the next ten to take the first double figure lead of the night at 31-21.  The lead stood strong at 11 (38-27) at the break.

Dru Smith connected on three out of six shots in the half to post 11 points.  He was 5-5 from the foul line.  Ty Cockfield paced ASU with 14 in the half.

A Duane Gibson bucket combined with a triple from Ryan Taylor gave Evansville its largest lead in the opening minute of the second half at 43-27.  ASU got as close as nine but the Aces kept adding to the lead.  A Taylor put back midway through the latter frame made it a 59-40 game before his two free throws added to more to the lead.

The lead for UE reached as many as 26 with 5:45 left as K.J. Riley drained a pair of free throws.  Arkansas State cut into the gap in the final minutes making it a final of 77-63.

Free throws were a great strong point for the Aces, who hit 26 on the night while limiting ASU to just 10.  Dainius Chatkevicius said that was a big advantage for Evansville.

We stopped them from shooting free throws,” Chatkevicius said.  “Our defense did pretty well with that and held them to just six, that was a big key for us.”

For the game, UE finished the night shooting 45.1% while limiting the Red Wolves to 40.7%.  The rebounding battle went ASU’s way, 36-34.

It is a quick turnaround for the Aces as they are back at the Ford Center for an 11 a.m. contest against North Carolina Central.

Big runs propel Eagles to season-opening win

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University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball used runs of 11-0 and 21-0 to breeze past Midwest Region foe Northwood University, 78-39, in its regular-season opener Friday evening at the Physical Activities Center.

USI (1-0) outscored the Timberwolves (0-1) 24-2 in the third quarter and 37-12 in the second half as it earned its third straight season-opening victory.

Senior forward Morgan Dahlstrom (Grayslake, Illinois) had a career-high 22 points, 11 rebounds and five steals to lead the Screaming Eagles, while senior guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) racked up 17 points and a career-high eight assists.

Junior forward Kacy Eschweiler (St. Charles, Missouri) added 11 points and five rebounds for the Eagles, who had scoring contributions from all 11 players in uniform.

The Eagles, who forced Northwood into 24 turnovers, finished the game with 18 assists and just six offensive miscues.

USI, which shot 45.5 percent (30-66) from the field, returns to action Sunday when it hosts Saginaw Valley State University at the PAC. The Cardinals (0-1) suffered a 66-53 setback to Bellarmine University Friday night in Louisville, Kentucky.

1st Quarter
Dahlstrom had seven points to lead the Eagles, who used runs of 7-0 and 4-0 to open a 21-16 lead after the first 10 minutes of the contest. USI shot 47.5 percent (8-17) from the field in the first 10 minutes of the contest.

2nd Quarter
Counting a 3-0 run to end the first quarter, the Eagles reeled off 11 consecutive points to build a comfortable 13-point cushion. USI, which got six points from Dahlstrom and five from Grooms in the second quarter, shot 52.9 percent (9-17) from the field as it went into the break with a 41-27 advantage.

3rd Quarter
The Eagles scored the last two points of the first half and the first 19 points of the second half in what was a 21-0 run for the Eagles. USI held the Timberwolves to 0-of-10 shooting in the third quarter as it built a commanding 65-29 lead heading into the final period.

4th Quarter
An 8-2 run to begin the period allowed the Eagles to extend their lead to 42 points four minutes into the final frame. Grooms had five points in the period to pace the Eagles, who led by as much as 43 before settling on the 39-point win, while junior forward/center Mikayla Rowan (Brazil, Indiana) had four of her six points in the final 10 minutes.

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