INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — The Indiana Supreme Court has decided to suspend Indiana's attorney general for 30 days.
The suspension, which prohibits Attorney General Curtis Hill from practicing law in Indiana, will start May 18, according to the document.
"We find, as did the hearing officer, that Respondent committed acts of misdemeanor battery, conduct that under the circumstances of this case violated Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 8.4(b) and 8.4(d)."
Once the 30 days is up, the Hill will be automatically reinstated as long as no other suspensions have been put in place.
On Monday afternoon, Hill released the following statement:
“I accept with humility and respect the Indiana Supreme Court’s ruling of a 30-day suspension of my license with automatic reinstatement. I have directed that beginning Monday, May 18, Chief Deputy Aaron Negangard will assume responsibility for the legal operations of this office during the temporary suspension of my license until it is reinstated on Wednesday, June 17. I offer my deepest gratitude to my family, friends and the entire staff of the Office of the Attorney General. My staff has worked tirelessly and without interruption and will continue to do so on behalf of all Hoosiers.”
Hill is accused of inappropriately touching women at a party celebrating the end of the legislative session in March 2018.
