Pierce case prompts scrutiny of county attorney handling
Maybanks and Lyness spar over how the 2002 Pierce case was resolved with a mediation plea and a later open records decision. White defended his approach while noting the victim’s consent and personal reasons. The dispute centers on why Pierce faced a lighter charge and the public release of the victim’s name.
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Moussaoui Sentenced To Life In Prison No Death Penalty
Jurors unanimously opted for life without parole for Zacarias Moussaoui after rejecting the death sentence. President Bush said the verdict ends the case but not the fight against terror. Defense and victims' families reacted with mixed emotions as Brinkema prepared the formal sentence.
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Leonie Brinkema
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Paul McNulty
Alexandria
Florence
Colo
United States
al-Qaida
Gerald Zerkin
Readers split on Moussaoui verdict and death penalty
In Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas residents express mixed views on capital punishment for Zacarias Moussaoui. RaeAnnon Fairlie and Gina Hausknecht weigh martyrdom risks, while Calvin Niewaal opposes the death penalty due to potential wrongful convictions.
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Calvin Niewaal
Marion
Kidney donor tragedy and rare direct transplant gift
Nicole Richardson died by her own action per the Mesa County coroner but police called it accidental based on the safety implications of the gunshot. Her kidney went to Boonstra, a Cedar Rapids businessman, via a rare direct donation prompted by his friend’s daughter.
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Grand Junction
Jefferson
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Cedar Rapids
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Patricia Boonstra
Linn-Mar
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United Network For
Nicole
Legislative session outcomes show varied reform and funding shifts
Education gains include higher teacher salaries and preschool funding while statewide standards and charter expansion advance. Seniors gain phases of Social Security tax relief. new veteran benefits for those seriously hurt in combat. Tax and labor positions stall.
Iowa legislature ends session with education gains and TouchPlay setback
Lawmakers approved new high school graduation standards for the class of 2007 and a phased tax cut for seniors while expanding preschool funds and teacher pay. The TouchPlay ban failed to aid affected small businesses, as senators rejected a bailout plan and a judge refused a temporary injunction blocking the ban.
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Iowa
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Jeff Lamberti
R-Ankeny
Craig Cohoon
Moss Distributing
Des Moines
Mark Zieman
R-Postville
Zieman
Polk County
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