misconduct

St. Joseph County Probate Judge Loris Zappia on Monday announced that Magistrate Aric Rutkowski has resigned after admitting he had a romantic relationship with a deputy prosecuting attorney who handles child support enforcement cases. The court is advising parents who had support cases in 2021 and 2022 before Rutkowski to seek an attorney's advice.

Todd Rokita is alleged to have violated professional codes of attorney conduct by making prejudicial comments about Dr. Caitlin Bernard.

Attorney General Curtis Hill got to tell his side of the story Thursday at a disciplinary hearing that could determine whether he keeps his law…