Benjamin Adams v. State of Indiana

── Benjamin Adams v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-01063 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: October 15, 2024 Author: Judge Paul Mathias County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Brown and Judge Kenworthy concur In May 2022, Adams was engaged to and lived with A.F. in Indianapolis. After dinner at their home on May 11, Adams attacked A.F. A.F. initially “felt something hit [her] from behind . . . in the back of [her] head.” Tr. Vol. 2, p. 20. A.F. saw a tumbler land on the floor next to her. Before she could turn around, Adams struck her over the head with a potted plant. A.F. then ran toward the home security panel to press the panic button, but Adams chased her and punched her in the face. After a struggle, Adams shoved A.F.