Mitchell man arrested for Manufacturing Child Pornography and drug charges
Indiana Stater Troopers and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) arrested 30 year-old Allen Kemple from Mitchell on charges of child exploitation, possession of child pornography, and possession of controlled substances. The investigation by the Indiana State Police ICAC began in December 2021, when three cyber tips were received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). While serving the search warrants ISP uncovered additional images of child pornography including material that had been altered by Kemple. Kemple was arrested and transported to the Lawrence County Jail.
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Indiana AG offers guidance on drugs used to combat COVID-19
The Indiana Attorney General affirmed that it is legal for health care providers to prescribe ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, and other medications to treat or prevent COVID-19 — even though they are FDA-approved for other uses — so long as prescribing those medications falls within a standard of competent care. The legal guidance comes in the form of an advisory opinion issued in response to inquiries from five state lawmakers.
“Off-label prescribing and use of medications is a common and widespread practice in health care,” the advisory opinion reads, “and falls within the standard of competent care unless additional circumstances would otherwise qualify it as malpractice.”
Attorney General Rokita’s advisory opinion should not be construed as either recommending or discouraging the off-label use of any medication. The Attorney General “provides legal advice, not medical advice,” the opinion states.
“Experts disagree and studies conflict on prevention and treatment methods for COVID-19,” the advisory opinion further states, “so it is not unreasonable for (health care providers) to prescribe medications off-label and it be considered within the standard of care.”
“As a society,” he said, “we need to get better at having civilized, honest and open discussions about the issues so important to Hoosiers and all Americans. On COVID-19, that kind of dialogue involves respecting the unique relationship between doctors and patients in deciding whether to get vaccinated or use a drug such as ivermectin. And it involves trusting people to exercise their liberties to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.”
Indiana Workforce Development offers Hoosier Talent Network
Looking for a job or new career in 2022? Hoosier Talent Network is a different type of job search tool that provides recommendations based on your individual skills and career potential. Employers are looking for talent in Indiana, and they are posting new job opportunities that you may want to check out. In a few simple steps, you can create a profile, upload or create a resume, review your personalized matches, and start applying for jobs right away!
This Week in Hoosier History
1862 – The first group of Confederate soldiers arrived at Camp Morton Prison in Indianapolis. The camp was located in the area bordered by 19th and 22nd Streets and Talbot Street and Central Avenue. The site of the old state fairgrounds, the prison held up to 4,000 soldiers during the Civil War.
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