Articles tagged as: Ryan Mears
April 26, 2022
Marion County Prosecutor's Office extends youth violence prevention fellowship to younger teens
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is looking for teenagers to take part in a paid violence prevention fellowship.
Read MoreMay 6, 2021
Judge Alters 'Red Flag' Process After Indianapolis FedEx Shooting
Judge Amy Jones, who oversees the filings of red flag cases in Marion County, issued new guidance this week.
Read MoreApril 26, 2021
Marion County Prosecutor Facing Criticism After FedEx Shooting
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears is facing mounting criticism for declining to pursue court hearings that could have prevented a man from accessing the guns used to shoot and kill eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis.
Read MoreApril 19, 2021
FedEx Shooting Highlights Flaws Of Indiana's Red Flag Law
Indiana's Red Flag law could have stopped 19 year-old Brandon Hole from legally buying the guns he used to kill eight people at a FedEx facility last week, but the Marion County Prosecutor said the law has significant limitations.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2020
Marion County Prosecutor's Office Begins Effort To Right Wrongful Convictions
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office is launching an initiative to right wrongful convictions. The opportunity to request reviews opens in 2021.
Read MoreJune 4, 2020
Update: Special Prosecutor Appointed And Why It's Critical To Investigation Of Police Shooting
A special prosecutor has been named in the investigation of the police shooting of Dreasjon Reed last month.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Prosecutor Says Office Is Following Public Safety Orders While Continuing As Many Cases As Possible
COVID-19 impacts operations at courts in Marion County. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Prosecutor Ryan Mears about ways his office shifted operations to follow public safety orders and continue as many cases as possible.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2020
Marion County Prosecutor Opposes Criminal Justice Proposal At Statehouse
Indiana lawmakers are considering a measure that would allow children as young as 12 years old to be tried as an adult in the criminal justice system.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
Bill To Retaliate Against Marion County Prosecutor Dies In Senate
The legislation said if a local prosecutor makes a policy decision not to prosecute certain crimes, the Indiana Attorney General could appoint a special prosecutor to do so and charge the county to pay for it.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
Prosecutor Expands Expungement And Drivers License Efforts
The Second Chance Workshops give residents an opportunity to connect with attorneys who can help them clear their records.
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