Hearing date set in cocaine arrests in Cedar Rapids
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids for two men charged with conspiracy to deliver cocaine. John Alessio, 36, of Cedar Rapids and Charles Earhart, 32, of Portland, Ore., are accused of conspiring to deliver three pounds of cocaine valued at about 250000. Alessio was released on a 50000 unsecured bond after an appearance before U.S. Magistrate James Hodges. Earhart is unnamed in the excerpt.
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Allegio brothers linked to cocaine buy in Cedar Rapids
Federal agents allege Alessio brothers coordinated drug deals starting with a four ounce cocaine purchase in Minnesota and arranged a three pound sale for ninety thousand dollars in Iowa. Greg Alessio and John Alessio were arrested, Earhart held eight thousand dollars, and searches found narcotics and documents. Authorities say the Cedar Rapids Metro Narcotics Bureau aided the operation with federal partners.
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Robertson Talks Film Corruption at University of Iowa
Academy Award winner Cliff Robertson voiced concern over Hollywood corruption at a UI workshop. He cited a forged Columbia Pictures check for 10 000 in 1976 as proof of widespread theft, noting executive payoffs and inflated costs. He blamed studio leaders and argued corruption reshapes film production and distribution.
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Buchanan County Kidnapping Probe Under Way
Independence authorities investigate an alleged kidnapping report in Buchanan County. Deputies search for a suspect named Jimmy in his mid twenties as details remain limited.
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