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Henry County Sheriff John Sproles

Posted by Mark Nicholson | Mar 02, 2026 | 0 Comments

Law Office of Mark Nicholson Files Multiple Tort Claims Against Sheriff John Sproles Following Patterns of Abuse, Misconduct, and Loss of Life

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NEW CASTLE, INDIANA – The Law Office of Mark Nicholson has officially filed multiple tort claims against Henry County Sheriff John Sproles, citing a systemic pattern of misconduct, physical abuse, and blatant violations of constitutional rights. These filings come as Henry County faces a self-inflicted financial crisis directly linked to the Sheriff's department's actions.

Recent disclosures from the Henry County Commissioner's Meeting reveal the devastating impact of Sheriff Sproles' leadership. Due to the high volume of claims and the nature of the misconduct, insurance companies have begun dropping the County or drastically increasing deductibles. Henry County is now under a 21-day deadline to pay over $1 million to maintain its coverage or risk losing insurance entirely.

“Sheriff John Sproles is an elected official who is sworn to protect and serve, yet his office has become a liability to the very citizens who elected him,” said Mark Nicholson. “His blatant disregard for civil rights has not only cost the taxpayers millions but, far more tragically, it has now cost another human being their life. This is a travesty that should have never happened. We are filing these claims to ensure that there is accountability for this ongoing abuse of power.”

The Law Office of Mark Nicholson will continue to fight aggressively for the victims of Sheriff Sproles' misconduct. We refuse to stand by while constitutional rights are treated as optional and lives are lost due to negligence and abuse.

About the Law Office of Mark Nicholson:
The Law Office of Mark Nicholson is a premier Indiana law firm specializing in Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. Known for aggressive advocacy and a commitment to justice, the firm fights for those whose rights have been violated by those in power.

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Mark Nicholson
Mark Nicholson

Why is Indiana criminal defense and personal injury attorney Mark Nicholson called the Battery Man? Because his first criminal jury trial was a battery case. The case was called the Big Buford Battery case. They charged his client with throwing a big Buford sandwich at the manager through the drive-thru window. Then, his client went through the drive-thru window and allegedly battered the manager. It was all captured on video.  The verdict: Not Guilty! His first personal injury case was a car accident. He views car accidents as a form of battery. One car hitting (battering) another, although generally unintentional.

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