Shooting of Indiana Judge and Wife
Mindi Metzinger was charged on July 10, 2026, with assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice for allegedly aiding Thomas Moss, who is accused of orchestrating the shooting of Tippecanoe County Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kim. As of July 12, 2026, a special judge denied a request for a new judge and special prosecutor from Moss's attorneys, and Moss is scheduled for trial on September 9, 2026. Metzinger is the seventh person arrested in connection with the plot, which also saw Amanda Milsap found guilty on all counts on April 10, 2026, for offering a $10,000 bribe. Six other individuals, including Nevaeh Bell who faces 12 felony charges, have been arrested, with trials for several defendants scheduled for late August and November 2026.
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July 2026 — 3 developments
Judge Denies Request for New Judge and Prosecutor in Indiana Judge Shooting Case
A special judge denied a request for a new judge and special prosecutor from the attorneys of Thomas Moss, who is accused of orchestrating the shooting of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife. Thomas Moss is scheduled to go to trial on September 9, 2026.
Seventh Arrest Made in Plot Against Indiana Judge; Trials Set for August/November
Mindi Metzinger has been charged as the seventh person arrested in connection with the plot to harm Judge Steven Meyer, allegedly encouraging the defendant to shift blame. Trials for several other defendants are scheduled for late August and November 2026.
New Charge Filed in Indiana Judge and Wife Shooting Case
Mindi Metzinger has been charged with assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice for allegedly aiding Thomas Moss in communicating with co-defendants from jail. This development follows the arrest of Nevaeh Bell, the sixth individual taken into custody in connection with the shooting of Tippecanoe County Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kim.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Amanda Milsap convicted of bribing conspirators in Judge Meyer murder plot
Amanda Milsap has been found guilty on all counts related to the shooting of Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer. Milsap was convicted of offering a $10,000 bribe on behalf of a man who conspired with others to murder the judge.
February 2026 — 1 developments
Nevaeh Bell arrested, faces 12 felony charges in Judge Meyer shooting
A sixth individual, Nevaeh Bell, has been arrested in connection with the January 18 shooting of Tippecanoe County Judge Steve Meyer and his wife. Bell faces 12 felony charges, including attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
January 2026 — 12 developments
Judge Lisa Swaim sets $3M cash, $2M surety bond for Moss, Smith; $1M cash, $1M surety for Ferguson
Special Judge Lisa Swaim set bond for suspects Thomas Moss and Blake Smith at $3 million cash and $2 million surety each, and for Raylen Ferguson at $1 million cash and $1 million surety.
Blake Smith reportedly bought gun used in shooting of Judge Steve Meyer and wife
Blake Smith, one of the arrested suspects and an alleged member of the Phantom Motorcycle Club, reportedly bought the gun used in the shooting of Judge Steve Meyer and his wife.
Motorcycle Club Members Accused of Conspiring to Kill Judge Steven Meyer
Prosecutors allege that members of a motorcycle club and a street gang conspired to kill Judge Steven Meyer to derail a domestic abuse case against suspect Thomas Gregory Moss, a high-ranking member of the Phantom MC. Three of the five arrested suspects face charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Five arrested, including Thomas Moss, in shooting of Judge Steven Meyer and wife
Five individuals, identified as Raylen Ferguson, Zenada Greer, Thomas Moss, Blake Smith, and Amanda Milsap, have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife. One of the suspects, Thomas Moss, was scheduled for a trial in Judge Meyer's court just two days after the attack.
Police arrest five in shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and wife
Police have announced the arrest of five individuals in connection with the shooting of Indiana state court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer. The arrests followed a multi-state investigation involving law enforcement from Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.
Judge Steven P. Meyer speaks out after being shot, reaffirms commitment to work
Judge Steven P. Meyer, who was shot in the arm, publicly spoke out about the incident, affirming his strong commitment to his work despite the "horrific violence."
American Bar Association urges House to pass 'Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act'
The American Bar Association called on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the 'Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act (S.2379)' in response to the shooting, highlighting an 'unprecedented level of attacks and threats' against judges.
Tippecanoe County Courthouse increases security after targeted attack
Security measures were increased at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in downtown Lafayette following the targeted attack.
Kimberly Meyer Thanks Investigators, Medical Personnel, and Community for Support
Kimberly Meyer released a statement on behalf of herself and her husband, thanking investigators, medical personnel, and the community for their outpouring of support.
Indiana Chief Justice Rush expresses gratitude for couple's safety, urges vigilance after shooting
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush issued a statement expressing deep gratitude that the couple was alive, concern for the safety of all judges, and urged vigilance, noting the shooter remained at large.
Lafayette Police confirm multi-agency investigation with FBI to apprehend shooter
Lafayette Police confirmed that a multi-agency investigation was underway, involving local, state, and federal authorities, including the FBI, to apprehend the shooter.
Judge Meyer and Kimberly Meyer injured in shooting, stable after hospital transport
Police responded to the scene, found the injured couple, and recovered shell casings. Both victims were transported to a hospital and reported to be in stable condition; Judge Meyer sustained an arm injury, and Kimberly Meyer a hip injury.