Two families are suing Perry Township Schools over the alleged bullying of two students with disabilities, which they say came from a culture of unchecked student violence.
Tag: criminal justice system
Posted inEducation
Virtual schools used student funding on political donations, prosecutors say
The founder of two shuttered virtual charter schools used state funds meant for “underprivileged and at-risk” students to make campaign contributions to support Republican candidates, prosecutors allege in an ongoing federal criminal case.
Posted inResources
Indy’s Validus Movement seeks to empower those returning from incarceration
The organization aims to address the barriers faced by those returning home after serving time in correctional facilities and to create lasting, positive change within communities.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘Life After Incarceration’ event will feature community storytellers
People will share their stories about life after release at a Golden Hour Books event.
Posted inHealth
Youth homicides from gun violence drop in 2024 in Indianapolis
Far fewer Indianapolis children were killed by guns in 2024 than the previous year, dropping from a record high of 44 to 17. Overall shootings involving kids, though, were up 7%.
Posted inGovernment
New data could hold problem Indiana police officers accountable
Making information about officers’ employment history public could help trace problematic behavior across multiple departments.
Posted inGovernment
Officers’ acquittal in Herman Whitfield III’s death evokes familiar feelings
His death has ignited conversations about how police respond to mental health calls.
Posted inGovernment
‘Tragic and all-too-familiar pattern’: Reaction to verdict in IMPD officers’ trial
Steven Sanchez and Adam Ahmad were acquitted of all charges.
Posted inGovernment
IMPD officer defends decision not to put Herman Whitfield III on his side
Adam Ahmad testified that his actions were “objectively reasonable.”
Posted inGovernment
Officer who deployed Taser on Herman Whitfield III takes witness stand
And so did the pathologist who ruled Whitfield’s death a homicide.
