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Neutral Court Opinion Mar 01, 2026

Kevin S. Varner v. State of Indiana

── Kevin S. Varner v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-01663 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: March 17, 2025 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Lake Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Vaidik and Judge Foley concur On the day of Brown’s death, Brown and a friend, Reginald Woodard, drove to Varner’s Lake County home to purchase marijuana. When they arrived, Varner was in the shower, so he asked his cousin/roommate, Steven Nash, to handle the sale. Nash gave the marijuana to Brown, who handed Nash money in return. Nash then placed the money in Varner’s room. Varner later complained to Nash that Brown’s payment was short by $10, prompting Nash to contact Brown about the shortfall.
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Leanna Weissmann Indiana Court of Appeals Judge
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