Welsh denies using influence to promote Iowa Trust
Iowa Senator Welsh faced questions over claims he used political power to urge county treasurers to back Iowa Trust investments. The Ethics panel debated Seeking dismissal or censure as the probe resumed after public criticism with Welsh scheduled to testify again.
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Welsh pressed for school investment funds by ITM link
Former Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said Sen Joseph Welsh sought a legal opinion on placing school funds in investments managed by ITM tied to the Iowa Trust Fund scandal. Welsh withdrew after law likely bans such moves. Miller said no pressure to issue a favorable opinion.
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Man wounded in standoff at mansion in New Jersey
A handyman who married his employer and moved into her mansion fired at police during an 18 hour standoff in Plainfield. He wounded himself, was hospitalized in stable condition, and faces seven aggravated assault counts. Mary Mason, 72, was found dead with hands severed. autopsy pending.
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Taft case tests alternatives to prison for offenders with special problems
The judge weighed expert testimony and the state's charges in a sexual abuse case involving Taft who targeted two underage girls. The court found Taft sane and capable of understanding his actions, noting a deliberate plan to engage the defenseless children despite arguments for confinement.
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