Acquittal in double murder case shocks Washington county
John Franklin Jr., 16, was acquitted on two counts of first degree murder in the 1978 deaths of his father John Franklin Sr. and stepmother Michelle. Jurors cried as verdict announced after 23 hours of deliberation. Franklin to live with family in West Des Moines after 25 months at Eldora.
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Turner seeks 11000 for unused vacation time
Former Attorney General Richard Turner asks the Iowa Appeals Board to rule that as a state employee he is entitled to 593.8 hours of unused vacation time totaling about $11,000. He argues equal protection prevents different treatment from non elected workers while he was in office before losing to Tom Miller in 1974. The board deferred ruling but signaled likely denial.
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Iowa Senate votes for eight year product liability limit
The Iowa Senate, by one vote, backed protecting manufacturers from liability suits if a product is eight years old or more. The measure aims to slow lawsuits but faces opposition and a looming Easter break as lawmakers debate between a strict six year limit and a no change stance. Critics warn of consumer harm from delayed recourse while sponsors cite insurance costs and data needs.
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