Court upholds Nassif murder conviction in 1990 Ballew killing
The Iowa Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed Ed Shaker Nassif’s first degree murder conviction in the 1990 Linn County shooting death of Rolando Ballew. The panel rejected defense claims to compel Sheila Strom to testify or answer deposition questions and upheld rulings to exclude Strom’s unsworn statement and to keep the trial in Linn County.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
ES Moines
The
Iowa Co of Appeals
Ed Shaker Nassif
Rolando Ballew
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Sheila Strom
Strom
Nassif
North Carolina
William Thomas
Rebecca Griffith
Ballew
Griffith
Iowa Court of Appeals
Rodney Terrance Carter
Carter
Insurance does not cover BB gun injury ruling
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a Hawk County homeowner policy does not cover a 13 year old shot in the eye with a BB by a 15 year old playmate. It overturned a district court decision that had ordered American Family Mutual Insurance Co. to pay damages in the May 1989 incident.
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EL Moines
Hawk
Iowa Court of Appeals
Black Hawk County
American Family Mutual Insurance Co
Jay
Maurine Crisp
Charles
Bette Wubbena
Wubbenas
Teen romance concerns a worried mother
A mother seeks guidance about her 16 year old son Ryan and his close relationship with Beth. She fears pregnancy and notes extensive phone time and public affection. The response urges open communication and prudent birth control discussion without encouraging activity.
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Ryan
Beth
Abby
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