ATTORNEY GENERAL TODD ROKITA

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Man who brutally murdered girlfriend will stay behind bars thanks to Attorney General Todd Rokita’s appeals team 

An Indianapolis man will remain incarcerated after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s appeals team successfully argued to uphold his conviction and life-without-parole sentence in a horrific domestic murder case. 

In a unanimous decision, the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction and life imprisonment without parole sentence of Anthony Wayne Carter for the 2023 killing of his girlfriend, Ashley Neville, in Columbus, Indiana. The Court rejected Carter’s appeals challenging the denial of a lesser-included jury instruction on reckless homicide and the sufficiency of evidence for the statutory torture aggravator. 

Carter was convicted of murder after evidence showed he intentionally hastened Neville’s death through asphyxiation after shooting her. The Supreme Court found no error in the trial court’s rulings and confirmed that sufficient evidence supported the torture aggravator under Indiana law. 

“Here we have a real piece of work who not only shot his girlfriend, but then tortured her afterwards, hastening her death by asphyxiation,” Attorney General Rokita said. “I'm grateful that the court has listened to my appeals team, who did a great job in making sure that this guy's conviction of life without parole stands, and he's not going to get out of jail during his lifetime. That's a great result for the state of Indiana, and it's something that every Hoosier ought to be thankful for and be proud of.” 

Attorney General Rokita particularly thanked Angela Sanchez, his chief counsel of appeals, and Sierra Murray, the supervising deputy attorney general who handled this particular case. 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures emergency suspension of doctor accused of sexual abuse during exams 

The Indiana Medical Licensing Board has summarily suspended, effective immediately, the medical license of Dr. A. Michael Guirguis for 90 days after Attorney General Todd Rokita's office petitioned for the emergency action, citing allegations that the former southern Indiana physician sexually abused multiple male patients during genital and prostate exams. 

Dr. Guirguis, who practiced with Norton Healthcare from 2008 until his termination in December 2025 for “grossly unprofessional conduct,” faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse during patient examinations. These include: 

• Observing a patient ejaculate to provide a semen sample 
• Grabbing a patient’s penis during a prostate exam and tugging and rubbing other patients’ genitals  
• Conducting prolonged genital examinations lasting approximately 10 minutes 
• Using more than one finger during rectal and prostate exams 
• Failing to warn patients before digital rectal insertion 
• Performing genital and prostate exams without gloves 

“These allegations are deeply disturbing and represent an egregious, unconscionable betrayal of the sacred trust Hoosiers place in their medical professionals,” said Attorney General Todd Rokita. “No patient should ever fear abuse or exploitation when seeking care—especially during the most vulnerable and sensitive examinations. My office will never tolerate such violations of dignity and safety. We acted decisively to secure this emergency suspension, and we will continue pursuing full accountability to protect every Hoosier and restore confidence in our healthcare system.” 

The allegations brought forward by courageous patients underscore the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals from abuse under the guise of medical care. Norton Healthcare’s decision to terminate Dr. Guirguis reflects a shared commitment to patient safety. 

“Victims who bravely come forward are the true heroes in these cases—their voices expose wrongdoing and prevent it from happening to others,” said Attorney General Todd Rokita. “We urge anyone with similar experiences to contact my office without fear. Together, we can ensure predators never prey on vulnerable patients again.” 

The 90-day summary suspension may be renewed upon findings that the clear and immediate danger to public health and safety persists. This allows the state to continue its investigation and litigate formal charges seeking permanent revocation of Dr. Guirguis’s license.  

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures landmark settlement with Vanguard to protect coal industry and investors 

A leading global investment management company — The Vanguard Group Inc. — has pledged in a settlement obtained by Attorney General Todd Rokita that it will not impinge on its customers’ profitability by imposing ESG goals that threaten to tank the coal industry and drive-up electricity prices. 

ESG — an acronym standing for “environmental, social and governance” — refers to an investing principle that elevates goals like mitigating climate change, enforcing hiring quotas and achieving social justice benchmarks above the fiduciary duty to maximize returns for investors. 

“For far too long, a few powerful corporate titans have worked against the interests of everyday Hoosiers by pursuing a senseless vendetta against the coal industry,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Coal has been the backbone of Indiana’s economic success for decades, and I appreciate Vanguard’s commitment to change course and take positive steps that benefit investors and consumers alike.” 

The settlement, which also includes a commitment to empower investors with proxy voting, resolves allegations made against Vanguard in a Texas-led multistate lawsuit. 
 

This complaint also includes as defendants two other asset managers — BlackRock and State Street. In a pending legal action, Attorney General Rokita and other attorneys general allege that these two companies continue to engage in anticompetitive schemes that hurt investors and U.S. energy companies. 

Under the settlement, Vanguard has pledged it will not use its shareholdings to (a) direct its portfolio companies’ business strategies, (b) threaten its portfolio companies that it will withdraw from its holdings unless they agree to act (or not act) in some manner, or (c) nominate directors or shareholder proposals to its portfolio companies. Vanguard has also agreed to pay $29.5 million to the states. 

In addition, Vanguard will offer proxy voting to investors in funds accounting for at least 50% percent of assets invested in U.S. equity funds it advises. This will ensure that Vanguard’s customers can make their voices known on portfolio companies’ business, including whether companies should maximize profitability over ESG or other goals. 

Congress closed the hemp loophole. Indiana must too.

Adopt Senate Bill 250 language in conference committee and end backdoor marijuana sales.

Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement:

"I am calling on Indiana House members to adopt the substance of Senate Bill 250, as passed by the Senate, to align Indiana law with the new federal definition of hemp and end the sale of illicit marijuana products masquerading as “low-THC hemp.”

In 2023, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council asked me for guidance on whether intoxicating hemp-derived THC products are controlled substances. I issued an advisory opinion clearly stating that any product containing more than 0.3% total delta-9 THC, or any other form of THC, such as delta-8 or delta-10, regardless of its source, is marijuana and, therefore, a Schedule I controlled substance under Indiana law.

Congress has now come to the same conclusion and clarified that beginning November 1, 2026, hemp must contain no more than 0.3% of any THC variant, including delta-9, delta-8, delta-10, and others. Products exceeding 0.3% of any THC variant will be treated as marijuana under federal law. Indiana law must change to reflect this new definition.

Under the banner of “hemp,” a commercial marijuana market has taken root in Indiana—engineered for intoxication and shielded by a regulatory loophole in Indiana law. High-potency THC gummies and similar products are being sold openly, often containing multiples of the THC levels permitted in states that have formally legalized marijuana.

A 100 mg THC gummy is not hemp. It is marijuana in everything but name. Indiana should follow Congress’s lead and close this loophole.

Aligning Indiana law with federal law ends the fiction that these high-potency THC products are legitimate hemp. It sends a clear message: Indiana supports a lawful, agriculture-based hemp industry—not an intoxicating THC marketplace that profits at the expense of public safety and health.

House members should heed the law enforcement agencies that testified in committee that they need clear statutory guidance to enforce marijuana-related offenses. Aligning Indiana law with the federal definition eliminates uncertainty and gives officers and prosecutors the clarity necessary to enforce THC offenses without having to parse artificial distinctions between so-called “hemp” and marijuana.

There is also a risk to legitimate hemp farmers. Indiana’s USDA-approved hemp plan must comply with federal standards. Refusing to adopt the updated federal definition places the integrity of that plan in jeopardy—harming farmers who followed the rules and depend on regulatory stability.

Indiana law should be consistent. If someone selling 10 mg of marijuana on the street faces arrest, we should not excuse retailers selling ten times that amount of THC simply because they operate behind a counter, wear suits, and hire high-priced lobbyists. A psychoactive drug does not become lawful because it is packaged differently or defended more elegantly. When businesses profit from intoxicating THC while hiding behind a loophole, they are not advancing the hemp industry—they are drug dealers in suits.

Adopting the SB 250 language does not ban lawful hemp. It preserves legitimate, low-THC hemp products and protects compliant farmers. If lawmakers refuse to do so, Indiana will effectively legalize marijuana by default—without a direct vote to do so and without the safeguards required in states that have openly chosen that path.

Lawmakers cannot legalize marijuana through the back door and expect Hoosiers not to notice. When intoxicating THC products are sold in plain sight, voters will not accept claims that marijuana was never legalized. If this loophole remains, Hoosiers will hold the entire legislature accountable.

House members should act decisively.

 Adopt the federal definition of hemp. Close the loophole. End the deception." 

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Indiana House delivers gold standard immigration enforcement: 

Passes strengthened FAIRNESS Act 

Attorney General Todd Rokita calls on Senate to concur without delay 

Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement:  

"Congratulations to the Indiana House on passing the strongest immigration enforcement legislation our state has ever had.

Senate Bill 76 came to them in rough shape from the Senate, but thanks to the leadership of State Reps. J.D. Prescott, Chris Jeter, Garrett Bascom, and Michelle Davis, the House did a great job revising the bill to ensure it includes all critical provisions of the FAIRNESS Act.

They strengthened our anti-sanctuary laws with real enforcement teeth—including giving my office authority over detainer compliance, imposing penalties on employers hiring illegal aliens, and enhancing the State’s ability to detect illegal aliens’ use of Medicaid. 

This current version is the gold standard, as President Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan has called it. And now, as the bill returns to the Senate, it must remain intact—no weakening amendments, no compromises. The Senate needs to concur as soon as possible so this critical measure can reach Governor Braun's desk quickly and be signed into law. 

Hoosiers are counting on the General Assembly to put them first by getting this across the finish line." 

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Holding big pharma accountable, Attorney General Todd Rokita wins $6.25 million settlement following alleged conspiracy to inflate EpiPen prices

Attorney General Rokita sued pharmaceutical companies over anticompetitive acts

Indiana will receive $6.25 million as part of a settlement with global pharmaceutical companies over allegations that they conspired to increase the price of a prescription device called EpiPen by more than 600% on Hoosier consumers. The product is used to inject adrenaline into patients to combat severe allergic reactions.

“Some pharmaceutical companies have prioritized profits over patients,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “But by demonstrating there are severe penalties for unlawful tactics to overcharge Hoosiers, we can deter this kind of conduct in the future.”

In January of 2025, Attorney General Rokita filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Viatris Inc., Pfizer Inc. and other companies conspired to increase prices in order to maximize the money made from EpiPen prescriptions and prevent other similar products from coming to market and being available to consumers. Viatris was formed via a 2020 merger of Mylan and Upjohn, a Pfizer subsidiary.

The complaint alleged the companies, and their subsidiaries violated the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, the Indiana Antitrust Act and the Medicaid False Claims Act by continually increasing the price of EpiPens and providing payments to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to exclude competition.

The lawsuit also asserted the companies paid doctors to endorse their decision to launch a 2-pack of the EpiPen and claim it is medically necessary — allowing the companies to cease selling individual EpiPens.

As part of the settlement, the companies deny any wrongdoing.

This action is part of Attorney General Rokita’s ongoing efforts to ease healthcare burdens for Hoosiers. Since taking office, he has secured a $66.5 million settlement against Centene; a $573 million multistate settlement against McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid epidemic; nearly $7 million in a Medicaid fraud settlement against Mallinckrodt; a $39.1 million multistate settlement with Apotex over generic drug price-fixing; assisted in a multistate opioid settlement against the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma; and announced an 11th multistate opioid deal — bringing the total opioid funds secured for Indiana to $1.1 billion.

At the end of last year, Attorney General Rokita filed a lawsuit against Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Company over that company’s alleged inflation of insulin prices. In 2024, Attorney General Rokita sued drug manufacturers (Sanofi-Aventis and Novo Nordisk) and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (CaremarkPCS Health, Express Scripts, CVS Health Corp., and Optum RX) for allegedly inflating insulin prices. These lawsuits remain pending.

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Hoosiers can fight annoying and illegal robocallers by following tips from Attorney General Todd Rokita 

Attorney General Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to take measures to avoid falling victim to the schemes of annoying and illegal robocallers. 

“Scammers frequently use robocalling in their efforts to steal Hoosiers' identity and take your hard-earned money,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We constantly work to catch and hold accountable criminal perpetrators, but at the same time, we want to help Hoosiers take their own actions to avoid becoming victims.” 

Here are several tips for protecting yourselves: 

• Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize.  
• If you do answer and realize the caller is unknown to you, do not engage. Instead, hang up immediately. Do not press buttons or speak to the operator, as this confirms your number is active, leading to more calls. 
• Register your number on the Do Not Call List at DoNotCall.gov. If your cell phone number is registered on the Do Not Call list, then a telemarketer must refrain from sending solicitations by text as well as calling. (If you'd like to verify your number is already on the Do Not Call list  click here.) 
• Spot scams, such as pre-recorded calls supposedly from government agencies (IRS, SSA) or requests for payment via gift cards or cryptocurrency. 
• Check provider options. Contact your telephone service provider to inquire about advanced call-filtering or blocking services, which can stop many robocalls and robotexts before they ever reach your phones. 
• File complaints about robocalls (or “live” violators of the Do Not Call List) with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office at our website or by calling   1-888-834-9969 or by email at donotcall@atg.in.gov. 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita issues statement on Indiana House Judiciary Committee advancing the FAIRNESS Act 

The FAIRNESS Act is the gold standard for state-level action on immigration across the entire nation 

Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement: 

"Today, the House Judiciary Committee significantly amended a poor Senate version of Senate Bill 76 and advanced a substantially improved version that incorporates the stronger, more effective provisions of the FAIRNESS Act.
 

This improved bill would deliver meaningful enforcement for Indiana’s anti-sanctuary law, hold violators accountable, ensure illegal aliens do not undercut Hoosier workers, and directly protect Hoosier communities from the serious burdens of illegal immigration. 
 

I commend State Rep. J.D. Prescott for his tireless work to strengthen this legislation and make it truly effective for Indiana families. I also thank Chairman Chis Jeter for hearing this legislation and everyone who testified in strong support of the amended version. 
 

We can't afford half-measures on this issue, and no compromises should be made when it comes to mitigating the devastating effects of illegal immigration in our communities—only decisive, unequivocal action will protect public safety and put Hoosiers first. 
 

The moment to act is now. After it gets through the House, the Senate needs to pass this version of the FAIRNESS Act without further delay and deliver the results our state deserves."

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During National School Choice Week, parents can celebrate and defend their fundamental right to raise and educate their own children

Attorney General Todd Rokita’s Office provides the Parents’ Bill of Rights and Eyes on Education portal to empower Hoosier families.

National School Choice Week (January 25–31) is an ideal time for parents to reflect on their rights and responsibilities in directing their children’s education, Attorney General Todd Rokita said today.

“When parents aren’t in control of their children’s education, bureaucrats and ideologues step in to fill the void — indoctrinating our kids with divisive ideologies instead of teaching core fundamentals,” Attorney General Rokita said. “That’s just one reason school choice is essential: it empowers Hoosier parents to select the best path — public, charter, private, faith-based or homeschool, ensuring education aligns with family values rather than one-size-fits-all government mandates.”

To support parents navigating K-12 education, the Attorney General’s Office first released the Parents’ Bill of Rights in 2021. Now in its fourth edition, this comprehensive guide covers key areas such as curriculum transparency, medical decision-making, school choice and religious liberty.

Additionally, in February 2024, Attorney General Rokita launched the Eyes on Education portal, an online tool for parents, teachers and citizens to report concerning classroom materials or curricula. Attorney General Rokita invites Hoosiers to visit the Eyes on Education portal and submit any materials that raise concerns. 

“Here in Indiana, we are blessed to have many great schools and outstanding teachers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “But we are not immune from the troubling trend nationwide of left-wing indoctrination creeping into our kids’ classrooms. We must remain vigilant and fight back when necessary. And we must exercise our rights to choose where our kids get their schooling in the first place.”

Both the Parents’ Bill of Rights and the  Eyes on Education portal are available at the Attorney General’s website. 

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Rapist who kidnapped woman and kept her caged will stay behind bars thanks to Attorney General Todd Rokita’s appeals team 

After committing crimes of unspeakable horror, a Posey County man will remain incarcerated after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s appeals team argued successfully against the claim that the man’s convictions should be overturned because of supposed ineffective assistance from trial counsel. 

In 2014, Ricky House Jr. lured a woman to a trailer he shared with his girlfriend, tied her to a bed, eventually imprisoned her in a cage and repeatedly raped her over a period of 58 days. The woman eventually escaped with the help of House’s girlfriend’s ex-husband. 

House was convicted of rape, criminal confinement, kidnapping, battery resulting in bodily injury and pointing a handgun. He was sentenced to 93 years. Following an earlier unsuccessful appeal, House filed a petition for post-conviction relief alleging that his trial counsel was constitutionally ineffective — a claim he took to the Indiana Court of Appeals after failing to persuade a post-conviction court.  

“The details of this case are horrific and heart-breaking,” Attorney General Rokita said. “I commend our team’s hard work to ensure justice is done in grossly disturbing cases like this one and in every case our team works on behalf of victims and all Hoosiers.” 

Attorney General Rokita particularly thanked Angela Sanchez, his chief counsel of appeals, and Ellen Meilaender, the supervising deputy attorney general who handled this particular case. 

Read more here 

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Justice served: Attorney General Todd Rokita secures revocation of Rensselaer physician’s license for illegal abortion, sexual misconduct, and prescribing to addicts

Attorney General Todd Rokita recently secured the revocation of the medical license of Rensselaer physician, Dr. Patrick Sheets, for facilitating an illegal abortion, having sexual contact with patients and prescribing to addicts.

The Office of the Attorney General became aware of serious violations of state law, including Dr. Sheets’ facilitation of an illegal abortion for a patient with whom he had engaged in a sexual relationship and prescribing controlled substances despite her history of addiction. Following a nearly 8-hour hearing on Thursday before the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, Attorney General Rokita’s team successfully argued for the revocation of Dr. Sheets’ Indiana medical license.

“Vulnerable patients should not be preyed upon when seeking health care services, and the provider is expected to act in the patient’s best interests,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Dr. Sheets’ actions violated the trust that so many of us have in our health care providers and the boundaries we expect they maintain as professionals. Our office will continue to protect Hoosiers from unsafe medical practices.”

Over a period of several months, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) also received multiple consumer complaints alleging that Dr. Sheets engaged in dangerous prescribing habits, including prescribing controlled substances such as alprazolam to a patient with known substance abuse issues without proper evaluations, improperly securing a controlled substance key fob, and falsifying medical records.

In one complaint, a family member of a patient reported that Dr. Sheets continued prescribing addictive medications to their mother despite being informed of her addiction and alcoholism, contributing to her arrests and repeated rehabilitation stays. Another complainant, a former patient, alleged that Dr. Sheets coerced them into illegal activities to maintain access to prescribed medications and engaged in inappropriate relationships with patients and staff while prescribing controlled substances to them.

Attorney General Rokita expressed gratitude to Deputy Attorneys General Ryan Eldridge, Kelsey McKnight, Carah Rochester and Investigator Cassie McDaniel for their work on this case. Their thorough work bringing this case before the board resulted in the future protection of Hoosier patients.

In July, the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy agreed to accept an agreement by Dr. Sheets to suspend his license to prescribe controlled substances for 90 days.

The public is encouraged to report any concerns about medical practices to the Consumer Protection Division at www.IndianaConsumer.com or by calling 317-232-6330.

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Attorney General Todd Rokita endorses legislation to reform post-conviction process, protect victims and restore finality to the justice system 

State Rep. Andrew Ireland’s bill equips courts to bring closure to cases while protecting due process 

Attorney General Todd Rokita is endorsing legislation proposed by state Rep. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) that would reform Indiana’s post-conviction relief process — the narrow legal procedure that allows convicted offenders to ask courts to reopen closed cases based on limited claims after their trials and all direct appeals have concluded. 

House Bill 1314 would close loopholes used to repeatedly reopen cases that have already been fully adjudicated, which delays closure for victims, clogs courts and drains public resources long after the justice system has done its work. 

“When a case has gone through trial and appeals, the public and the victims deserve to know that the outcome means something,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Taxpayer dollars should be spent prosecuting new crimes and supporting victims — not reopening closed cases through endless meritless petitions. These reforms protect constitutional rights while restoring integrity and finality to the system.” 

Under current law, offenders whose cases are closed — meaning guilt has been determined, sentences imposed and appeals exhausted — can still file repeated post-conviction petitions. Often, offenders recycle claims that were already rejected or could have been raised years earlier. Each new filing forces courts to reopen finalized cases, set new hearings, issue new rulings, and sometimes conduct new appeals — even when there is no new evidence to consider. 

For victims, this means cases they were told were over are never truly over. Families that have already endured investigation, trial and appeals can be pulled back into court again and again — sometimes decades later — to confront the same offenders and the same facts. For courts and prosecutors, it means diverting limited time and resources away from current crimes to re-litigate matters the justice system has already resolved. 

Rep. Ireland added that HB 1314 would restore post-conviction relief to its original, limited purpose.  

“Every repetitive post-conviction filing reopens a case that was already finished,” Rep. Ireland said. “Victims are forced back into a process they believed had ended, and courts are asked to revisit convictions that have already been tested and upheld. This legislation ensures that credible new claims can still be heard while bringing real finality to cases that have already been fully and fairly litigated.” 

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Ex-chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting patient loses license following investigation by Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team 

Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team has ensured that a former chiropractor from the Evansville area who allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with patients — including sexually assaulting one woman — can no longer practice in Indiana. 

In April of 2025, Attorney General Rokita’s office received a consumer complaint filed by a patient who said she was sexually assaulted by Dr. Aaron King, who was at that time a chiropractor in the town of Newburgh. The Attorney General’s Office subsequently learned of other patients with whom Dr. King engaged in sexual acts. Armed with this information, Attorney General Rokita’s team obtained a suspension of King’s professional license. 

After completing its investigation, the Attorney General’s Office filed formal charges against King’s license — which this month was permanently revoked by the Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 

“Healthcare providers are entrusted with a sacred duty — one that, when violated through sexual assault and abuse, demands swift and permanent consequences,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Revoking this former chiropractor’s license ensures he can never exploit vulnerable patients again — safeguarding Hoosier women, upholding accountability, and reaffirming that Indiana has zero tolerance for predators who betray the trust of those seeking care.” 

Attorney General Rokita expressed particular gratitude to Deputy Attorney General Carah Rochester, Certified Legal Intern Colin Russell, and Investigator Andrea Mills for their work on this case. Their thorough work in bringing this matter before the board resulted in the future protection of Indiana patients. 

Allegations against Dr. King included lewd and immoral conduct with patients, sex with patients, sexual assault of a patient, reaching out to a 17-year-old patient via social media, violations of HIPAA, and using the title “chiropractor” during the suspension of his license. 

Read the administrative complaint here.

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Amid jubilation over IU’s excellent football season, don’t get sacked by ticket scams in attempts to attend championship game 

As the 15-0 Indiana Hoosiers head to the national college football championship game on Monday, fans are understandably elated. And many are making last-minute efforts to find a way to make it to Miami to watch the historic contest in person. 

Amid all the euphoria, however, Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning individuals searching for tickets not to fall victim to scams. 

“Fraudsters are always using moments like this to prey on fans' raw excitement and turn joy into financial loss,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The massive hype surrounding Indiana's historic unbeaten season and shot at a first-ever national championship creates the perfect environment for their deceptive schemes. With kickoff against Miami just days away, everyone must stay sharp to avoid these predators and keep the focus on celebrating what could be a truly historic victory. Stay safe and go Hoosiers!” 

To avoid scams, Attorney General Rokita offers the following tips: 

• Buy directly from official sources. In this case, that’s directly from Indiana University, a verified vendor, or through a proven third-party ticket seller. 
• Be wary of prices that seem too good to be true. (They probably are.) Do your homework and be knowledgeable about the prices being paid to attend the event. Review the range of prices on legitimate platforms and look up media reports about the costs of entry. If you find prices lower than those you're generally seeing in your research, be deeply suspicious. 
• Be wary of unsolicited offers to sell tickets through text, direct messages, email or social media. 
• Be suspicious of attempts by the seller to receive off-platform payments.   
• If you purchase tickets, you should receive them shortly after a purchase. Be wary of promises to deliver tickets shortly before the event. 
• Use the secure payment method of a credit card — avoiding paying with cash, debit cards, wire transfers or through odd methods such as gift cards. 
• Avoid instant payment methods such as Venmo or Zelle with strangers. (Such payments are final.) 
• Use only payment websites that have “https” at the beginning of website addresses (URLs). The “s” stands for “secure.” 
• Look for slight misspellings in URLs, which indicate a scammer is imitating a legitimate site. 
• Check event details on tickets, confirming that time, date, seats and rows match what you would expect to see. 

If you believe you have been a victim of a scam, file a consumer complaint online at indianaconsumer.com or call 317-232-6330.    

For more information on avoiding scams, visit the Indiana Attorney General’s website at  www.in.gov/attorneygeneral.  

Finally, once you’ve taken the appropriate precautions, enjoy the game! 

And go Hoosiers! 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita responds to Governor Mike Braun’s State of the State Address 

Attorney General Todd Rokita released the following statement in response to Governor Mike Braun’s State of the State address on Wednesday evening. 

"From driving down costs created by the Biden administration to highlighting major job wins, celebrating school choice, and praising public safety gains, Gov. Mike Braun's State of the State address hit the mark. 

I look forward to continuing my office's partnership with him to put Hoosiers first."

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Attorney General Todd Rokita secures revocation of license against Avon real estate broker who defrauded investors of millions

Attorney General Todd Rokita has ensured that an Avon real estate broker who lied to investors to induce them to loan him money will no longer be a licensed real estate professional in Indiana. The broker, Jeremy Tucker, also forged signatures of investors and a notary on mortgages and promissory notes. 

On Dec. 17 — in response to a 29-count administrative complaint filed by Attorney General Rokita’s team — the Indiana Real Estate Commission ordered that Tucker’s real estate broker license be permanently revoked. 

“All Hoosiers — consumers, investors and businesses — deserve the opportunity to conduct fair, honest transactions in our state,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Those who engage in illegal behavior or professional misconduct, however, forfeit the privileges enjoyed by others — and our office will always work to protect the public from such predatory racketeers.” 

At the commission hearing, multiple victims testified about falling for Tucker’s misrepresentations and loaning him money. One testified he lost more than $10 million to Tucker’s schemes. Another told of losing more than $4 million. Total victim losses could exceed $100 million. 

Attorney General Rokita praised collaboration in this case between his Homeowner Protection Unit (HPU) and Licensing Enforcement (LE) team. He particularly praised the diligent work on this matter by Investigator Denise Singleton (LE) and Deputy Attorneys General Chase Haller (HPU) and Kelsey McKnight (LE).  

In their order, the commission also levied $29,000 in civil penalties and ordered Tucker to pay all court costs. It further stipulated that Tucker cannot apply for a new license unless he has fulfilled consumer restitution — as ordered by a criminal or civil court — to any person who suffered financial distress because of Tucker’s fraudulent schemes.  

Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General about any suspected scams or scam attempts. Consumers can file a complaint by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516. 

A copy of the administrative complaint is attached here.  

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Company will pay $107,000 to resolve allegations it deceived Hoosiers about processes for securing unclaimed property 

Indiana is leading the way in holding unclaimed ‘finder’ companies accountable  

A California-based company specializing in “finding” people’s unclaimed property will pay $107,000 to settle allegations that it deceived Hoosiers through illegal consumer solicitations and fee agreements. 

“This is a good time to remind Hoosiers they can easily and quickly search IndianaUnclaimed.gov on their own,” Attorney General Rokita said. “And there is no charge for doing so. While finder companies are allowed to offer paid services, we are committed to ensuring they follow the law.” 

U.S. Claims Services Inc. — doing business as Payne Richards and Associates — allegedly made false statements in solicitations to consumers. The company allegedly stated that consumers’ unclaimed property was held by “a third-party escrow agent” when, in fact, it is the Attorney General’s Unclaimed Property Division that holds the property. 

Additionally, the company’s fee agreements allegedly failed to include language required by Indiana law informing consumers that a claim for property held by the Attorney General may be made without charge through the Attorney General's office. 

The settlement requires the company to refund the $107,874.67 in fees previously collected from 435 consumers. The money is being paid to the Attorney General’s office, which will then distribute checks to the affected consumers. 

Going forward, the settlement requires the company to immediately correct its solicitations and to include the required notification language in its fee agreements. 

Attorney General Rokita is reminding Hoosiers they have multiple ways of reaching his office’s Unclaimed Property Division on their own. They may go to IndianaUnclaimed.gov, text CLAIM to 46220, call 1-866-462-5246 or send email to updmail@atg.in.gov. 

Unclaimed property may include old bank accounts, forgotten wages, uncashed utility refunds, unclaimed insurance proceeds and funds from many other sources.  

In 2025, Attorney General Rokita ’s Unclaimed Property team shattered its 2023 record by returning more than $88 million. 

The settlement with U.S. Claims Services Inc. is linked here

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Attorney General Todd Rokita and team once again beat the hell out of Satanic Temple's efforts to undermine Indiana's commonsense pro-life law 

A bigger whooping than when the devil went down to Georgia

Attorney General Todd Rokita and his legal team today celebrated a major victory for life after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit unanimously affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the Satanic Temple challenging Indiana’s landmark 2022 pro-life law. 

The federal appeals court ruled that the Satanic Temple lacked standing to bring its claims, meaning it failed to show any real injury to itself or its members from Indiana's prohibitions on telehealth abortions and related criminal penalties. This decision upholds the lower court's ruling and reinforces Indiana's strong protections for unborn life. 
 

“This lawsuit was ridiculous from the start, but this unanimous court decision is a critical victory because it continues to uphold our pro-life law that is constitutionally and legally rock-solid,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “Our state has proudly built a strong culture of life, and no satanic cult—or any extremist group—is going to stop us.” 
 

The case stemmed from the Satanic Temple's attempt to operate a telehealth abortion clinic in Indiana, claiming its "Satanic Abortion Ritual" entitled it to exemptions under the U.S. Constitution and Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The Seventh Circuit rejected the lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds, declining to reach the merits. 
 

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs case, Indiana was the first state in the nation to enact a sweeping pro-life law. 

Attorney General Rokita thanked his team for their work on this case, mentioning in particular the strong efforts of Solicitor General James Barta and former Deputy Solicitor General Jenna Lorence—who, since successfully arguing this appeal, was appointed Alaska’s Solicitor General. 
 

"We're proud to have secured another win that keeps Indiana's pro-life law firmly in place," Solicitor General James Barta said. "This unanimous ruling is a major step forward for protecting unborn life, and we're grateful to stand with Hoosier families in defending these essential safeguards." 

Attorney General Rokita has consistently defended Indiana's commonsense pro-life laws against multiple challenges, securing victories that protect women and unborn children across the state. 
 

Read the dismissal here.  

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Attorney General Todd Rokita fights to lower healthcare costs for Hoosiers with new lawsuit against Eli Lilly 

Attorney General Todd Rokita is intensifying his efforts to lower insulin prices and improve healthcare affordability for Hoosiers by filing a new lawsuit against Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Company.  

This action, in conjunction with Indiana’s prior lawsuit against other insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), addresses deceptive market practices that artificially inflated prices and seeks structural changes through injunctive relief to promote fair competition and sustained lower costs for patients. 

Nearly 700,000 Indiana residents have been diagnosed with diabetes, with millions more being pre-diabetic. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, and lower-limb amputations, and a major cause of death in Indiana despite effective treatments being available. 

“Pharmaceutical companies should not take advantage of Hoosiers or any other American—this includes Lilly, regardless of its Indiana roots,” Attorney General Rokita said. “For two years, I attempted to resolve this matter with them amicably and without litigation—an effort not required by the state and one not afforded to Lilly’s out-of-state competitors. Lilly, which maintains by far the largest market share for insulin, rejected this outreach and consumed two years of time. Not to worry—we intend to have Indiana added to the ongoing multistate litigation, where we will share in the results of evidence already uncovered and any settlement or judgment.” 

This lawsuit accuses Eli Lilly of participating in a scheme with other insulin manufacturers and PBMs that dramatically inflated insulin prices over the past decade by more than 1000% despite low manufacturing costs (estimated at just a few dollars per vial). Prior accountability efforts, including Indiana’s earlier lawsuit, have already prompted manufacturers—including Eli Lilly—to substantially reduce prices and introduce $35 monthly out-of-pocket caps for many patients. This new action builds on that progress by pursuing injunctive relief to drive structural market changes, along with damages and penalties to benefit affected consumers and ensure lasting accountability. 

This action is part of Attorney General Rokita’s ongoing efforts to ease healthcare burdens for Hoosiers. Since taking office, he has secured a $66.5 million settlement against Centene; a $573 million multistate settlement against McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid epidemic; nearly $7 million in a Medicaid fraud settlement against Mallinckrodt; a $39.1 million multistate settlement with Apotex over generic drug price-fixing; assisted in a multistate opioid settlement against the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma; and announced an 11th multistate opioid deal—bringing the total opioid funds secured for Indiana to $1.1 billion. Additionally, he has taken action against pharmaceutical companies for allegedly spiking EpiPen prices by 600% while deceiving Hoosier consumers. 

Read the lawsuit here.