Prosecutors plan to propose a law for assault by groping because in current law it can only be charged as a simple assault - the same as if you pushed or shoved a victim. Many times these groping incidents are “traumatic” for the victims but don’t rise to the level of sexual abuse, as defined by Iowa law.
Iowa offenders who cause a death must pay $150,000 in restitution, according to a law enacted in 1997, but some Eastern Iowa victims say it’s not a priority to help them. They realize the offenders are spending life in prison, in most cases, and doubt they will receive much of it.
A Cedar Rapids man who fatally shot another man during drug deal pleaded to lesser charges and faces up to 25 years. The two men were in an argument over the drugs when Paris Diamond shot twice at Mohamed Twafik in his car.
Jury convicts Cedar Rapids man of attempting to kill his ex-girlfriend in 2022. Victim didn’t testify but her deposition was allowed at trial, where she described how he slashed her throat and stabbed her in the back.
Luke Truesdell, accused of beating to death four people with a metal pipe, will stand trial Sept. 3 in Linn County. An online fundraiser has also been started for one of the male victims.
A Cedar Rapids man who threw and slammed his 19-day-old son to the floor, causing fatal head injuries, was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison. He must serve a mandatory of 25 years before being eligible for parole.
A Marion man has pleaded not guilty to bludgeoning to death four people with a metal pipe two weeks ago. He also plans to demand a speedy trial at his arraignment set for next week.
Prosecutors filed an application for a subpoena in the rural Linn County quadruple murders, seeking information on three bank accounts, including any video of who made deposits. Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks declined to provide any context for the request.
Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks says prosecutors will file about 25 percent fewer felonies in fiscal year 2024, which is the first time violent crimes have declined since post-pandemic spikes. He noted the office also successfully prosecuted eight homicides in the first four months of the year.
The Iowa Board of Medicine has revoked the license of a Cedar Rapids doctor being sued for sexual exploitation and negligence by a former patient.
A judge convicted a Cedar Rapids man of first-degree murder Monday for fatally beating and stabbing his friend, Dennis First, in 2007. The bench trial was last month in Linn County.
A prosecutor dismisses theft charge against a Cedar Rapids developer accused of stealing flooring from Menards. Eric Gutschmidt said he had receipts for items he was accused of stealing.
Iowa County Attorneys Association has two priority bills and support an additional one which enhance protections for victims and witnesses. One increases penalties committing an assault if a no contact order is already in place and another also stiffens penalties for tampering with a witness.
An assistant Linn County prosecutor has worked in the Juvenile Division for nearly 24 years and was promoted last month to be the head of the division head. She lives for the moments when the kids are successful in their rehabilitation and families can be reunited.
Linn County asks the court to dismiss the lawsuit against it, Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks and an assistant prosecutor, citing the alleged claims are vague and lacking law violations.
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