Wardell Wright v. State of Indiana

── Wardell Wright v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-CR-01663 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 28, 2026 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Bailey and Judge Scheele concur In June 2023, 14-year-old B.M., who lived with her aunt in a neighborhood on the west side of Indianapolis, was dating 19-year-old Wright. On the evening of June 17, B.M. wanted marijuana but didn’t have any money. Wright and B.M. concocted a plan to set up a purchase of marijuana from B.M.’s classmate at Ben Davis High School, 15-year-old J.L. The next morning, B.M. contacted J.L., and they agreed to meet. B.M. asked J.L. to meet her in her neighborhood down the street from her house. Wright drove B.M.