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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Trish Mehaffey
Reporter covering state and federal courts, and whatever legal issues come my way. I also provide live coverage of criminal trials on Twitter @tmehaffey and welcome comments and questions from readers during the trials. Outside of work I love movies, tennis and my Kansas State Wildcats! Go Cats! Stay informed with the Public Safety newsletter.
Latest Articles by Trish Mehaffey
Crime and Courts Mar. 25, 2022 7:29 am
He admitted to lesser charges in killing pregnant girlfriend and causing death of her child.
Crime and Courts Mar. 24, 2022 5:51 pm
Judge cancels Thursday’s hearing, suspends proceedings in case
Crime and Courts Mar. 24, 2022 7:26 am
Willard Miller’s lawyer asking Iowa Supreme Court to overturn ruling that would keep hearings open to public
Crime and Courts Mar. 22, 2022 6:54 pm
Long road ahead in court before couple sees payment
Crime and Courts Mar. 22, 2022 9:21 am
Documents will be used as evidence during hearing that decides whether case should be moved to juvenile court
Crime and Courts Mar. 18, 2022 5:46 pm
After being convicted in state court, he continued to distribute drugs
Crime and Courts Mar. 17, 2022 6:17 pm
Warrants are from Johnson and Mitchell counties
Crime and Courts Mar. 18, 2022 3:10 pm
Victim and her family favored the plea agreement, prosecutor says
Crime and Courts Mar. 17, 2022 6:41 pm
Sioux City man obtained Viagra-like drugs from India
Crime and Courts Mar. 15, 2022 7:44 pm
Mother of victim says she still can’t talk about her death without crying
Crime and Courts Mar. 15, 2022 2:03 pm
A Cedar Rapids man, who has previous convictions, was acquitted last week by a federal jury for illegally possessing a …
Crime and Courts Mar. 15, 2022 6:00 am
Court TV will air episode at 8 p.m. March 27
Crime and Courts Mar. 14, 2022 4:28 pm
Her friend was pinned underneath 4-wheeler that crashed in ravine
Crime and Courts Mar. 14, 2022 6:00 am
Phelps will retire after more than 16 years in the Northern District of Iowa
Crime and Courts Mar. 11, 2022 5:40 pm
An Iowa City man pleaded Friday to fatally shooting a 19-year-old during a robbery last year. Sammy Hamed, 23, originally …