Mark Alesia, Indianapolis Star

Mark Alesia

Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis, IN, United States

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Past articles by Mark:

Former employee accuses Eli Lilly and Co. of harassment because he is gay

The research scientist alleges in a federal lawsuit that a supervisor and co-worker spoke derisively about homosexuals. → Read More

Sports gambling, moving casinos will make gaming big part of upcoming legislative session

The General Assembly's upcoming session will involve gaming issues more than anytime in years, including bills on legal sports gambling. → Read More

Here's what happens to money seized from a crime — and how that could change

The state and U.S. Supreme Courts have cases threatening a source of money that local governments say is crucial for law enforcement in Indiana. → Read More

Judge smacks legislature, says retroactive law doesn't prevent release of death penalty records

The state Department of Corrections has to release records on how it carries out executions, a judge ruled. → Read More

Former 'junkie' from Marion set to take on state of Indiana in U.S. Supreme Court

Tyson Timbs was caught selling $260 worth of heroin. The police took his $42,000 Range Rover. Whether that's just is now before the US Supreme Court. → Read More

Here are questions about legal sports betting lawmakers must resolve before it becomes law

Legal sports gambling in Indiana is not law, but it's headed in that direction. Many questions will have to be answered first. → Read More

Here's what consequences the Noblesville shooter's parents may face, experts say

The Noblesville school shooter is going to jail, but legal fights may just be getting started. → Read More

Noblesville school shooter is sentenced to juvenile facility until he's 18

The 13-year-old boy will be sent to a state juvenile facility. → Read More

Here's why the ACLU is suing the Indiana BMV over its driver's manual

The ACLU is suing the BMV, saying that while driver's examinations are available in 14 languages, the Indiana Driver's Manual uses English only. → Read More

Noblesville school shooter warned in video: 'I have to take other people's lives'

Five-hour hearing included testimony from teacher Jason Seaman, who described shooting as it unfolded. → Read More

Noblesville school shooting: New details about the day of the shooting

The juvenile court hearing on Monday for the suspect in the shooting at Noblesville West Middle School has revealed new details. → Read More

Live blog: Indiana U.S. Senate debate

Here is the latest from the second and final U.S. Senate debate with Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly, Republican Mike Braun and Libertarian Lucy Brenton. The one-hour debate is hosted by the Indiana Debate Commission. It will be moderated by PBS anchor Amna Nawaz. IndyStar's Chris Sikich previewed the debate. The election is Nov. 6. There is also a roundup of IndyStar stories on the candidates and… → Read More

Where U.S. Senate candidate Lucy Brenton stands on health care, tariffs and other issues

U.S. Senate candidate Lucy Brenton discusses her positions on health care, taxes and tariffs, immigration and gay marriage. → Read More

Where U.S. Senate candidate Mike Braun stands on health care, tariffs and other issues

U.S. Senate candidate Mike Braun discusses his positions on health care, taxes and tariffs, immigration and gay marriage. → Read More

Where Sen. Joe Donnelly stands on health care, tariffs and other top issues

Sen. Joe Donnelly discusses his positions on health care, taxes and tariffs, immigration and gay marriage. → Read More

Tyson Timbs, former 'junkie' from Marion, is namesake of important U.S. Supreme Court case

Tyson Timbs of Marion, a self-described former heroin "junkie," is the plaintiff in a closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case. → Read More

Indianapolis fired supervisor because of his Trump support and MAGA hat, lawsuit alleges

A former city employee alleges in a lawsuit that he was fired in part for vocally supporting Donald Trump and wearing a MAGA hat. → Read More

Indianapolis fired supervisor because of his Trump support and MAGA hat, lawsuit alleges

A former city employee alleges in a lawsuit that he was fired in part for vocally supporting Donald Trump and wearing a MAGA hat. → Read More

Indiana Supreme Court backs online fantasy sports companies in nationally watched case

The Indiana Supreme Court on ruled against three former college football players who said fantasy sports companies violated their right of publicity. → Read More

Consultant hired by state urges lawmakers to move fast on legalizing sports gambling

Indiana should enact legal sports betting during next year's legislative session, a consultant hired by the state says. → Read More