Carmel High School bus assault - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Member Center:

Carmel school board revisits bullying policy

The school board has made changes to buildings, so teachers could better observe student behavior. More>>

Carmel High School bus assaultMore>>
Former Carmel player apologizes to victim for bus assault
Former Carmel player apologizes to victim for bus assault
Now that all four of the former Carmel High School basketball players involved in a hazing incident have pleaded guilty, the family of one of their victims is speaking out.More >>

Carmel High School bus assaultMore>>
Final player reaches plea deal in Carmel HS bus assault
Final player reaches plea deal in Carmel HS bus assault
The fourth Carmel basketball player to be charged in a January 2010 school bus assault has reached a plea agreement.More >>
War of words in Carmel bus assault case
War of words in Carmel bus assault case
A day after the latest guilty plea in the Carmel basketball team assault case, the victim's mother is speaking out to Eyewitness News.More >>
Former Carmel basketball player pleads guilty
Former Carmel basketball player pleads guilty
New: Updated with a statement from the victim and from Brandon Hoge's father.More >>
Laskowski talks about assault investigation
Laskowski talks about assault investigation
Former Carmel basketball player Scott Laskowski sat down with Eyewitness News Tuesday to tell his side of the story.More >>
Hendricks Co. hearings expected next month in bus incident
Hearings next month in Carmel school bus incident
Two Carmel teens charged for assaulting a classmate on a team bus in Hendricks County have both waived their initial hearings.More >>
Charges dropped in Hamilton Co. against 4th Carmel player
Charges dropped in Hamilton Co. against 4th Carmel player
Prosecutors say Hoge was in a classroom when the second victim in the case was assaulted in a Carmel High School locker room.More >>
Key minutes of Carmel HS bus assault video missing
Key minutes of Carmel HS bus assault video missing
Part of the school bus video is missing that could show what happened the night a Carmel High School Basketball student says he was attacked on the team bus.More >>
Carmel HS bus assault charges re-filed in Hendricks County
Carmel HS bus assault charges re-filed in Hendricks County
There are two key developments Monday in the assaults involving Carmel High School basketball players earlier this year.More >>
Third former Carmel HS student to plead guilty
Third former Carmel HS student to plead guilty
Kitzinger is the third of four players originally charged in the assaults to agree to plead guilty.More >>
Second teen pleads guilty in Carmel HS assault case
Second teen pleads guilty in Carmel HS assault case
A second former Carmel High School basketball player pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in assaults of younger students in a locker room last winter.More >>
Carmel victim's family calls plea "ludicrous"
Carmel victim's family calls plea "ludicrous"
The family of one of the victims in the Carmel H.S. basketball assault case is speaking out again, calling a second plea deal in the case a grave injustice.More >>
Former Carmel HS basketball player to plead guilty
Former Carmel HS basketball player to plead guilty
13 Investigates has learned another guilty plea is coming for a former Carmel High School basketball player.More >>
Attorney disputes Carmel bus video allegation
Attorney disputes Carmel bus video allegation
An attorney for a former Carmel High School basketball player disputes a portion of a confidential Child Services report.More >>
Bus video at center of Carmel assault debate
Bus video at center of Carmel assault debate
The attorney representing the alleged victim wants a federal review of the evidence, as the Hendricks County prosecutor gets close to wrapping up a separate investigation.More >>
Carmel assault victim's attorney wants federal investigation
Carmel assault victim's attorney wants federal investigation
Robert Turner is calling for a federal investigation after discovering certain charges were dropped as part of a plea deal, and his young client is speaking out.More >>
Former Carmel HS basketball player pleads guilty
Former Carmel HS basketball player pleads guilty
Under the deal, Laskowski will serve one year probation and 40 hours of community service.More >>
New delays in Carmel HS bus assault
New delays in Carmel HS bus assault
Two players charged with battery and criminal recklessness in the Carmel locker room and bus assaults have had their trial dates pushed back.More >>
Former Carmel HS basketball player to plead guilty in assault case
Former Carmel HS basketball player to plead guilty in assault case
One of four former Carmel High School basketball players will plead guilty to criminal recklessness charges next month.More >>
Attorney presses for full review of Carmel bus assault
Attorney presses for full review of Carmel bus assault
Another county prosecutor is now taking a look at the assault case involving former Carmel High school basketball players.More >>
Hendricks County to refile charges in Carmel bus assault
Hendricks County to refile battery charges in Carmel bus assault
Nearly everyone agrees that battery charges against two former Carmel basketball players should be moved from Hamilton to Hendricks County.More >>
Hamilton Co. drops assault charge against former Carmel students
Hamilton Co. drops assault charge against former Carmel students
Battery charges have been dropped by the Hamilton County prosecutor against Brandon Hoge and Robert Kitzinger in the case.More >>
Carmel Schools introduces online reporting system
Carmel Schools introduces online reporting system
Carmel schools are making a new effort to protect students from bullying and hazing.More >>
Carmel gag order won't apply to Turner
Carmel gag order won't apply to Turner
A Hamilton County Judge says he has no legal right to extend a gag order to Robert Turner.More >>
Judge agrees to release Carmel grand jury testimony
Judge agrees to release Carmel grand jury testimony
The judge decided to grant that request and release the grand jury testimony of more than 30 witnesses, but with some strict limitations.More >>
Judge issues gag order in Carmel bus assault case
Judge issues gag order in Carmel bus assault case
The gag order will severely restrict public comment on the case.More >>
Lawyer seeks gag order in Carmel High hazing case
Lawyer seeks gag order in Carmel High hazing case
Lawyers for an ex-Carmel High School basketball player accused of assaulting students in a locker room and team bus are seeking a gag order in the case.More >>
New report on Carmel assault substantiates abuse
New report on Carmel assault substantiates abuse
Four Carmel basketball players are accused of serious crimes that exceed the battery charges filed by prosecutors.More >>
Carmel bus assault victim's attorney wants federal investigation
Carmel bus assault victim's attorney wants federal investigation
The lawyer for a 14-year-old Carmel boy who says he was attacked on a basketball team school bus plans to push for a federal investigation.More >>
Defendant wants venue change in Carmel assault trial
Defendant wants venue change in Carmel assault trial
One of the four Carmel High School basketball players charged in the assault of younger students says he wants his trial moved.More >>
Not guilty pleas entered for Carmel basketball players
Not guilty pleas entered for Carmel basketball players
A prominent attorney for one of the Carmel basketball players charged in assault spoke out Friday.More >>
Documents shed new light on Carmel assault investigation
Documents shed new light on Carmel assault investigation
The Carmel-Clay School district released new information Friday about how it handled assault allegations against students previously kept secret.More >>
Carmel assault suspect lawyer distances client from bus incident
Carmel assault suspect lawyer distances client from bus incident
For the first time, Eyewitness News is hearing the suspect's side of the story in the Carmel assault case.More >>
Prosecutor responds to new Carmel assault allegations
Prosecutor responds to new Carmel assault allegations
Under public criticism, Prosecutor Sonia Leerkamp is providing more information about the charging information presented before the jurors.More >>
Attorney: Alleged victim in Carmel assaults was violated
Attorney: Alleged victim in Carmel assaults was physically violated
Fighting back tears, the parents of one of the alleged victims in the Carmel assault case spoke out for the first time.More >>
Carmel hazing policy reaches beyond school
Carmel hazing policy reaches beyond school
The problems at Carmel High School have the attention of other sports programs.More >>
Carmel High School basketball coaches resign
Carmel High School basketball coaches resign
Carmel-Clay school administrators didn't wait long after charges were filed against four members of the basketball team before replacing most of the team's coaches.More >>
Carmel students charged; four basketball coaches resign
Carmel students charged; four basketball coaches resign
Four Carmel High School students will face misdemeanor charges related to an investigation into alleged assaults at the school, and four coaches have resigned.More >>
Four Carmel coaches out of work, anti-hazing policy explained
Four Carmel coaches out of work, anti-hazing policy explained
The Carmel School was updated on the investigation of four former basketball players and told four coaches won't be back next school year.More >>
Carmel High School assault timeline
Carmel High School assault timeline
See a timeline of events regarding the Carmel High School bus/locker room assaults.More >>
Students, parents react to Carmel charges
Students, parents react to Carmel charges
The incident, the suspension of four senior players and the public ordeal has shocked much of the community.More >>
Carmel to vote on anti-hazing policy Monday
Carmel to vote on anti-hazing policy Monday
Prosecutors will announce Monday whether charges will be filed in the Carmel school bus assault investigation.More >>
Carmel-Clay introduces new anti-hazing policy
Carmel-Clay introduces new anti-hazing policy
Responding to the alleged assaults and police investigation, Carmel-Clay school officials are expected to approve a new anti-hazing policy.More >>
News conference on Carmel bus assault to be held Monday
Prosecutors to hold news conference Monday on Carmel bus assault
A joint news conference about possible charges against some members of the Carmel High School boys' basketball team will be held Monday.More >>
Alleged victim in Carmel bus assault files tort claim
Alleged victim in Carmel bus assault files tort claim
The controversy involving the Carmel High School boys' basketball team could land school district officials in civil court.More >>
Hamilton Co. prosecutor defends actions in Carmel bus assault case
Hamilton Co. prosecutor defends actions in Carmel bus assault case
Sonja Leerkamp says she'll take the criticism, but she won't back down.More >>
Prosecutor close to decision on Carmel bus assault charges
Prosecutor close to decision on Carmel bus assault charges
In an exclusive interview with 13 Investigates, the Hendricks County prosecutor is considering charges involving allegations in her county.More >>
Prosecutor discusses Carmel bus assault
Prosecutor discusses Carmel bus assault
For the first time, the Hamilton County prosecutor is talking about the investigation into an alleged assault on a Carmel High School bus.More >>
Carmel releases more info on Jan. 8th incident
Carmel releases more info on Jan. 8th incident
The City of Carmel is releasing a few more details about a student assault at the high school January 8th after repeated requests from 13 Investigates.More >>
School board discusses Carmel assault allegations
School board discusses Carmel assault allegations
The Carmel Clay School Board addressed the police investigation involving allegations of assault by four basketball players.More >>
Study finds bullying on the decline
Study finds bullying on the decline
Overall there are significant improvements nationwide, but experts agree there are still too many kids suffering at the hands of their peers.More >>
School board member speaks about Carmel assaults
School board member speaks about Carmel assaults
The Carmel Clay School Board is voicing its own concerns about alleged assaults on students.More >>
Carmel case under watch by state access counselor
Carmel case under watch by state access counselor
The City of Carmel released another redacted police report in connection with an assault involving Carmel High School students.More >>
Carmel parents react to investigation
Carmel parents react to investigation
Parents and residents are reacting to an ongoing investigation involving the alleged assaults of two Carmel High School students.More >>
Carmel Police release report on bus assault
Carmel Police release report on bus assault
Updated: Carmel Police are looking at a second assault case, and a complaint on the first incident has been filed with the FBI.More >>
Students disciplined over assault on Carmel school bus
Students disciplined over assault on Carmel school bus
A criminal investigation into actions by some Carmel High School basketball players could lead to serious charges.More >>
Hazing expert unsurprised by Carmel assault story
Hazing expert unsurprised by Carmel assault story
A 1999 study found dangerous hazing as prevalent in high schools as on college campuses.More >>
Police look into Carmel bus assault
Police look into Carmel bus assault
A case that was initially called bullying on a Carmel Clay school bus has taken a new twist.More >>

WTHR FeaturesMore>>
Carmel High School community report
Carmel High School community report
This report from Carmel High School details the timeline of its investigation into two separate assaults.More >>
Grand jury indictment in Carmel bus/locker room assaults
Grand jury indictment in Carmel bus/locker room assaults
See the grand jury indictment against four Carmel High School basketball players.More >>
Carmel High School assault (Jan 8th report)
Carmel High School assault (Jan 8th report)
Police released this report on an investigation into a Jan. 8th locker room incident.More >>
Carmel Police report (released Feb. 25)
Carmel Police report (released Feb. 25)
Police released a heavily redacted report on one of the assault incidents.More >>
Carmel records response
Carmel records response
Carmel's initial response for WTHR's request to release records concerning the Jan. 22nd incident.More >>

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>
Pacers eliminate Knicks 106-99; Miami up next
Pacers eliminate Knicks 106-99; Miami up next
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:54:12 GMT
The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.More >>
The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.More >>
Report: Indy's jail has top US sex abuse rate
Report: Indy's jail has top US sex abuse rate
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:23:35 GMT
A new federal report says inmates at the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis are more likely to be sexually abused by guards than inmates at any other jail in the nation. The Justice department reportMore >>
A new federal report says inmates at the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis are more likely to be sexually abused by guards than inmates at any other jail in the nation.More >>
Semi fire closes I-70 east of Cloverdale
Semi fire closes I-70 east of Cloverdale
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 2:03 AM EDT2013-05-19 06:03:52 GMT
Putnam County Sheriff's Department said eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed as they tried to put out a semi fire, then get the mess cleaned up. Just before 2 a.m. one eastbound lane was opened. TheMore >>
I-70 east near Cloverdale is down to one lane due to semi fire.More >>
Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole
Ed Carpenter earns Indy 500 pole
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:10:01 GMT
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis native bested IndyCar racing's big-name teams by claiming his first 500 poleMore >>
Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.More >>
IFD puts out 2 house fires early Sunday morning
IFD puts out 2 house fires early Sunday morning
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 5:02 AM EDT2013-05-19 09:02:20 GMT
Indianapolis Firefighters worked two house fires just after midnight Sunday morning. Crews were dispatched to 2945 N. Chester Ave. at 12:07am. The homeowners noticed smoke in the kitchen area and leftMore >>
Indianapolis Firefighters worked two house fires just after midnight Sunday morning.More >>
UPDATE: One winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida
UPDATE: One winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 06:33:25 GMT
Check your ticket to see if you have the winning Powerball numbers: Tonight's $600 million jackpot is the largest jackpot in Powerball history and the second largest among U.S. Lottery jackpots. FingersMore >>
Check your ticket to see if you matched any Powerball numbers: 10-13-14-22-52 Powerball 11More >>
Proposed setbacks could sink Indiana wind farm
Proposed setbacks could sink Indiana wind farm
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:05:05 GMT
A central Indiana official says the tough conditions opponents of a planned wind farm are seeking for the project would leave little room for the proposed power-generating wind turbines. The wind farm'sMore >>
A central Indiana official says the tough conditions opponents of a planned wind farm are seeking for the project would leave little room for the proposed power-generating wind turbines.More >>
Twenty-one NE Indiana residents charged in welfare fraud scam
Twenty-one NE Indiana residents charged in welfare fraud scam
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:15:59 GMT
Northeastern Indiana authorities have charged 21 people in a welfare fraud scam alleging that they illegally exploited welfare benefits to stock a Fort Wayne restaurant's pantry shelves. All 21 chargedMore >>
Northeastern Indiana authorities have charged 21 people in a welfare fraud scam alleging that they illegally exploited welfare benefits to stock a Fort Wayne restaurant's pantry shelves.More >>
Indianapolis waitress gets $446 tip
Indianapolis waitress gets $446 tip
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:18:48 GMT
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her life, but nothing like he one she got Wednesday morning. CeCe, a waitress at the Steak 'n Shake restaurant at Keystone and 54th Street, receivedMore >>
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her career, but nothing like the one she got Wednesday morning.More >>
Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood
Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood
Updated: Sunday, May 19 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:58:21 GMT
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. Sheriff's spokesman Steve WhitmoreMore >>
A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.More >>

Explore WTHR.com

Interact: Blogs; Contests; Mobile; Photos; Alerts

News: 13 Investigates; Crime; Education; National News; Politics; Obituaries

Sports: Operation Basketball; Colts; Pacers; IndyCar; NASCAR; Indiana Fever

Weather: Live SkyTrak Doppler Radar; Interactive Radar; Closings & Delays; Personal Forecast; City Forecasts

Community: Brain Game; Community Calendar; Events Calendar; Focus

13 Features: Wellness; Marketplace; One Tank Getaways

Extras: About WTHR

Links to the FCC website to view WTHR and/or WALV’s on-line public inspection files:
WTHR: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WTHR || WALV: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WALV
Individuals with disabilities may contact Jill Pursell at publicfile@wthr.com, or 317.655.5602, for assistance with access to the public inspection files.

Carmel High School bus assault - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Carmel High School bus assaultMore>>

Carmel High School bus assaultMore>>

WTHR FeaturesMore>>

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>