Iowa Supreme Court keeps door open for damages suit against state officials
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld part of a ruling allowing Godfrey, a former state official challenging his treatment by Govs. Branstad and Reynolds, to pursue constitutional damages. The ruling rejects a broad preemption by the Civil Rights Act but dissent warns of far reaching effects, including potential inmate wrongful incarceration suits.
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Tom Vilsack
Chet Culver
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Mark Cady
David Wiggins
Daryl Hecht
Edward Mansfield
Thomas Waterman
Bruce Zanger
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Iowa City man charged with meth sales to undercover officer
Brandon J. Lefever, 35, faces two counts of controlled substance violation after meeting with an undercover officer on March 27 and April 5 to sell meth. Investigators say 14.93 grams were sold in March and 14.26 grams in April. He was arrested after a traffic stop near Hawkins and Elliot drives. Authorities recovered syringes and a switchblade, and noted stimulant impairment in a drug test.
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Brandon J. Lefever
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Hawkins and
Elliot Drives
Derek J. Delaney
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Johnson County Sheriff's Office
Daniel E. Jones
Jones
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Marion police link shooting to road rage near library
Marion investigators say a shooting near the public library at 1095 Sixth Ave. resulted from a road rage incident. The case is with Linn County Attorney for charges after officers found the victim with non life threatening injuries and no risk to the public.
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Linn County Attorney’s Office
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