Ricardo Minney v. State of Indiana

── Ricardo Minney v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-PC-01553 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 15, 2025 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Brown concur A. Crimes, trial, and direct appeal In 2010 or 2011, Minney began a romantic relationship with J.P.’s mother, J.H. The couple moved in together shortly thereafter. J.H. worked the night shift and sometimes left J.P. under Minney’s care and supervision while she was at work. In early 2014, J.P. disclosed to J.H. and her father’s wife that Minney had molested her while J.H. was at work. J.P.’s father took her to the hospital. The hospital contacted the Department of Child Services (“DCS”), and J.P. underwent a forensic interview.