Christopher Lee Akinyemi v. State of Indiana

── Christopher Lee Akinyemi v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-00564 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 26, 2023 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Felix concur On November 21, 2021, Karl Melvin stopped at a gas station and parked at one of the pumps. Akinyemi walked in front of Melvin’s car and “flagged [him] 1 Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1(a) (2022). 2 I.C. § 35-50-2-8. down.” Tr. Vol. 2 at 158. As Melvin exited his car, Akinyemi asked if Melvin could “help [him] out.” Id. Melvin responded: “I can’t help you.” Id. at 159. Melvin then walked behind his car toward the pump to begin fueling his car, and Akinyemi followed him. Akinyemi appeared “off-putting” and “[v]ery aggressive.” Id. at 160.