Truth is, there were bigger stories in 2021. Don't overlook the importance, though, of five "guilty" verdicts in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett, who was finally held accountable recently for the fake crime he staged nearly three years ago.

Truth is, there were bigger stories in 2021. Don't overlook the importance, though, of five "guilty" verdicts in the trial of actor Jussie Smollett, who was finally held accountable recently for the fake crime he staged nearly three years ago.

On January 18, the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will conduct interviews of applicants for a Marion County trial court judicial position.

On January 18, the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will conduct interviews of applicants for a Marion County trial court judicial position.

City County Building attorney access cards with an expiration date of Dec. 21, 2021 will be accepted into the new year as the transition to the new Community Justice Center begins. 

City County Building attorney access cards with an expiration date of Dec. 21, 2021 will be accepted into the new year as the transition to the new Community Justice Center begins. 

The Criminal Justice Section is excited to announce Jeremiah O’Connor has the recipient of the 2021 Gil I. Berry award. Jeremiah serves as Criminal Court D32’s (formerly G06) Chief Bailiff. In total, he has been a bailiff for 16 years, all under Judge Mark Stoner, and has worked for the county for 21 years. Jeremiah is an Acton Icon, where he lives with his wife, four children, two dogs, two cats and two horses. He graduated from Indiana University in 2005. Before college, Jeremiah guided Franklin Central High School to a 1999 Freshman County Championship in basketball, where he led the team in scoring, rebounds and steals.

The Criminal Justice Section is excited to announce Jeremiah O’Connor has the recipient of the 2021 Gil I. Berry award. Jeremiah serves as Criminal Court D32’s (formerly G06) Chief Bailiff. In total, he has been a bailiff for 16 years, all under Judge Mark Stoner, and has worked for the county for 21 years. Jeremiah is an Acton Icon, where he lives with his wife, four children, two dogs, two cats and two horses. He graduated from Indiana University in 2005. Before college, Jeremiah guided Franklin Central High School to a 1999 Freshman County Championship in basketball, where he led the team in scoring, rebounds and steals.

More than 1,000 people were summoned for jury duty in the Ahmaud Arbery trial. Fewer than half appeared.

More than 1,000 people were summoned for jury duty in the Ahmaud Arbery trial. Fewer than half appeared.