Linn County probes possible hate crimes in North Liberty assault
Linn County Attorney Denver Dillard says investigators are examining Saturday’s attack on Verry and Bounds-Ver ry for hate crime charges. Cedar Rapids NAACP leaders back a probe while noting risks of angering the African-American community as Topinka outlines the broader, daily impact of hate crimes.
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Washington revokes visas of Haitian army officers
The United States revoked the visas of all Haitian army officers and froze their U.S. assets as part of broader sanctions on Haiti's military leadership. U.S. officials warned further measures could come soon while the UN already enforced a fuel and arms embargo to pressure Aristide’s return to power.
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DNA links Kirklin to rape scene as Cedar Rapids cases surge
FBI matched DNA from Kirklin to evidence at the Coe College rape scene. Linn County Attorney's complaint notes Kirklin's jailing and initial court appearance. Cedar Rapids detectives seek DNA tests against two other suspects tied to 1992 and 1990s rapes in Cedar Rapids while Haiti faces a truth commission proposal amid political turmoil.
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