McKee says his federal case was politically motivated
Don McKee, former AFSCME Council 61 leader, claims his 65 count federal embezzlement indictment and 22 month prison term are driven by politics. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and U.S. Attorney Mary Luxa deny any political influence in the case.
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Trial delayed in January shootings at Ralston
The first degree murder trial of Gerald Rieflin Jr. for the January 27 shootings at the Ralston Foods plant in Cedar Rapids is postponed from October 2 to January 8 for a thorough medical evaluation. A possible insanity or diminished responsibility defense may lead to joint examinations at Oakdale. Rieflin, 36, faces five related charges including two murders and three attempted murders involving five Ralston employees.
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Gregory Martin
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Clinton to Headline Iowa Democrats Fundraiser Oct 20
Iowa Democrats announced President Clinton will speak at the party's largest annual fundraising dinner on October 20 in Des Moines at Veterans Auditorium. Separate probes into union funds involve former officials and embezzlement cases tied to AFSCME and Council 61, with Branstad denying any involvement.
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Appeal challenging McKee conviction cites prejudicial hot tub testimony
Des Moines attorney William Kutmus appeals Don McKee’s federal embezzlement conviction and 22 month sentence. He argues jurors heard a sexual innuendo hot tub incident from a Des Moines hotel that prejudiced deliberations and seeks an 18 month term. McKee lists Marshalltown as home in a press release after testifying from Mount Pleasant.
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