Judge to decide Ali Younes trial verdict in bench hearing
Ali Younes 22 waived jury right and will face a bench trial July 8 in Johnson County District Court on charges including attempted murder first degree robbery and first degree theft. The May 2023 escape to Jordan and subsequent self surrender in 2024 shaped the case. A verdict could take months and carries up to 60 years if convicted.
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Andrew Chappell
Sutherland
Iowa
Alfred Ali Mohammad Younes
Lima Khairi Mohammad Younes
United States
Chicago
University of Iowa
Younes cut ankle monitor before fleeing across states
Alfred and Lima Younes faced charges after authorities say they cut off a GPS ankle monitor and fled. Investigators traced movements to Iowa and Nebraska, with the couple later arrested May 9 in Omaha while attempting to fly to Jordan. Both received prison terms and early parole from the Iowa Board of Parole.
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Re-audit finds no improprieties in All-In Grocers project
Waterloo auditors conclude the 221 Franklin St project had no improper disbursements. City funds of 585,549 grant, 400,000 for property, and 200,000 for a borrower's settlement were approved by council. Four of six city workers lacked conflict forms. store may reopen under new ownership later this year.
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Franklin St
Rob Sand
Quentin Hart
Hart
All-In
Central Property Holdings
Iowa Finance Authority
All-In Grocers
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