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Five Arrested in Judge's Assassination Attempt Plot

1/28/2026

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  • Police arrested five individuals linked to an assassination attempt on Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kim, on January 18.
  • The attack was allegedly orchestrated by the Phantom MC motorcycle club and the Vice Lords to influence a domestic abuse case.
  • Raylen Ferguson, the shooter, used a shotgun purchased by Blake Smith.
  • Prosecutors charged Moss, Ferguson, and Smith with attempted murder and conspiracy, and Amanda Milsap faces bribery charges.