Ward Denied Clemency By Braun, Oct. 10 Execution To Proceed
Gov. Mike Braun denied clemency to death row inmate Roy Lee Ward in an announcement early Monday, Sept. 29.
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Indiana Supreme Court Finalizes Roy Lee Ward’s Execution Date
The Indiana Supreme Court denied death row inmate Roy Lee Ward’s latest appeal on Wednesday and officially set his execution for Friday, Oct. 10.
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Indiana DOC Reorients, To Keep Michigan City Prison Open
State corrections officials are backing away from earlier plans to close the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City once a new $1.2 billion facility opens in 2027, saying they now intend to keep the aging lockup operating for “some time” after the new prison site begins housing inmates.
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Holcomb, IDOC Break Ground On New Correctional Facility
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb broke ground Thursday, Sept. 28, on the new correctional facility in Westville.
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DOC Plans To Close Indiana State Prison As Part Of New Westville Project
The Indiana Department of Correction plans to close the state prison in Michigan City after a new, $1.2 billion prison facility was approved last week by budget regulators.
Read MoreState Prison In Michigan City Expected To Close In Four Years
The Indiana State Prison in Michigan City is expected to close in a few years.
Read MoreInmate Charged With Murder After Attack On Correction Officers
An inmate at the Indiana State Prison located in Michigan City has been charged with murder following an assault on two correction officers.
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