Defense Lawyer Knows What It’s Like on the Inside

March 16, 2018

 Mark Nicholson Standing in Courtroom

 

Mark Nicholson has racked up multiple jury trial wins  for the city’s poorest citizens, becoming a thorn in the side of the Marion County prosecutor’s office. 

When I first heard rumors of a local lawyer with a manslaughter in his past, I was skeptical. It sounded like the plot of a scrapped John Grisham novel. I thought I was on the receiving end of a tall tale over cocktails. But as I reported the story and met the subject, I turned up an even more complicated, tragic and redemptive narrative than the one that had been floating around. – Adam Wren, contributing editor

Mark Nicholson knows what it’s like being trapped behind the walls of prison.  He’s been there.  For a well-written article published by Indianapolis Monthly and written by Adam Wren look  here.

Fever Sun WNBA Fight
By Mark Nicholson June 23, 2025
The recent altercation between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever has sparked significant debate, not just among sports fans, but also in legal circles.
Week 6 Puff Daddy jury trial updates
By Mark Nicholson June 22, 2025
As we enter the sixth week of what has become one of the most closely watched celebrity trials in recent memory, the legal case against Combs continues.
Christina Formella teacher arrested
By Mark Nicholson June 20, 2025
Christina Formella, 30, a high school teacher from a Chicago suburb, has been indicted on 52 charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with a student.
Week five Puff Daddy trial updates
By Mark Nicholson June 18, 2025
As we enter the fifth week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' high-profile trial, the courtroom continues to be a theater of shocking revelations and unexpected developments. From damning testimony about alleged "freak offs" to a juror getting the boot!
Puff Daddy Jury Trial week 4
By Mark Nicholson June 9, 2025
As week four of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial unfolds, the courtroom has transformed into a battlefield of explosive testimony, fierce defense strategies, and judicial warnings.
Week 3 Puff Daddy Trial
By Mark Nicholson June 2, 2025
Week 3 Review: The gloves are off as former assistant "Mia" delivers devastating testimony against Sean "Diddy" Combs. She detailed alleged sexual assaults, physical abuse, and controlling behavior.
Puff Daddy trial updates for week 2
By Mark Nicholson May 27, 2025
WEEK 2 OF THE DIDDY TRIAL: The courtroom drama intensifies as witnesses reveal disturbing details about alleged "freak offs" - drug-fueled sex performances that prosecutors claim were part of a criminal enterprise.
Expungement law Indiana
By Mark Nicholson May 26, 2025
Navigate the process of expungement in Indiana with our essential guide. Discover how to clear your record effectively and move forward confidently.
Indianapolis Self-Defense attorney
By Mark Nicholson May 20, 2025
In Indianapolis, the echo of gunshots has become an all-too-familiar sound. From bus stops to neighborhood corners, recent shootings across the city aren't just crime statistics—they're complex legal cases.
Puff Daddy on Trial
By Mark Nicholson May 19, 2025
The first week of Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs' high-profile jury trial has delivered explosive testimony, dramatic courtroom moments, and legal strategies that deserve closer scrutiny.
More Posts