Opinion ID: 2827791
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Heading: The Reality Television Program The Shift

Text: The investigation of the Miller home invasion was filmed by Lucky Shift, Inc. for a reality television program called The Shift. The Shift was a six-episode reality police drama that followed the work of the homicide detectives on IMPD’s “middle shift,” named for the detectives who worked between 2:00 and 10:30 p.m. Lucky Shift filmed IMPD’s homicide investigations from July 2008 to November 2008. The final episode of Season 1, “Brother’s Keeper,” focused on the Miller home invasion and Hart’s arrest for murder. The episode aired on January 25, 2009, about two months after Hart was arrested. Defendants Mannina, Officer Lesia Moore, Breedlove, Kelly, and the City of Indianapolis were all paid for their participation in The Shift. Mannina was paid at least $14,500 for her participation, Moore at least $2,500, Breedlove at least 10 No. 14-1347 $2,750, and Kelly at least $3,000. The City received a contribution of $1,000 for allowing access to its detectives and facilities. The television company also paid for window tinting for the homicide detectives’ squad cars and new badges for the detectives.