Gilbert Catano, Jr. v. State of Indiana

── Gilbert Catano, Jr. v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-02358 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 24, 2024 Author: Judge Dana Kenworthy County of Origin: St. Joseph Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge May and Judge Vaidik concur In 2020, M.S. and her brother lived with Catano, Catano’s wife, and Catano’s four children based on a placement through the Department of Child Services. Catano’s family was the third different family M.S. had lived with. On New Year’s Eve 2020 and into New Year’s Day 2021, M.S., her brother, and Catano’s family celebrated the holiday with a family meal and games. Several of the older children—including M.S.—were drinking alcohol with Catano and his wife’s permission. Seventeen-year-old M.S.