Spanish teacher sues Cedar Rapids school district for discrimination
Anamosa High School Spanish teacher Maria Teresa Lidon claims harassment by students and parents over her Spanish origin and accent led to resignation under pressure. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court, seeks back pay, front pay, prejudgment interest, lost benefits, and legal fees.
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Survivor suit seeks damages in Wendy Peck death
Survivors of Wendy Peck sue the estate of Robert G. Lovetinsky Jr. for damages claiming the murder deprived her of family society and caused substantial pain before his suicide at her home near Lone Tree. Wendy Peck and Lovetinsky had a 12 year relationship. her ex husband Richard Peck spoke with The Gazette.
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Cedar Rapids man requests bench trial in knife attack case
Kwame Young, 27, of Cedar Rapids, asked for a bench trial on charges including attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, with District Judge Patrick Grady granting the request and setting May 12 for trial. The alleged July 24 Cedarwood Hills attack at 2030 Glass Rd NE left lacerations and other injuries after stabbing, striking, and kicking Kimberly Mormont, with additional charges of willful injury and assault while using a dangerous weapon.
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I C man Harris gets 15 years for crack distribution
Iowa City resident Joseph G. Harris 38 pleaded guilty to distribution of crack cocaine. In Davenport federal court Judge John A. Jarvey gave 15 years in prison plus three years supervised release and a $100 Crime Victim Fund assessment. Harris sold crack to a confidential informant on several dates in 2003 and 2004.
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