Iowa Supreme Court bars expert testimony that kids never lie
The Iowa Supreme Court on a 5 to 3 vote ordered a new trial for Duane Myers convicted of indecent contact with a child after ruling two counselors improperly testified that children do not lie about sex abuse. The decision stresses defendant rights and cautions against prejudicial expert opinions in abuse cases.
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U S Senate Judiciary Committee opened a confirmation hearing for David R Hansen Iowa District Court Judge 46 a Republican from Iowa Falls seeking a federal judgeship in the Northern District of Iowa If confirmed he would replace Edward J McManus who assumed senior status last year and would handle fewer cases full time The committee expects swift approval by end of next week and no Senate opposition is anticipated
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