Iowa Supreme Court warns judges against telling jurors suspects may be guilty if they flee
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled 5 0 that trial judges should not instruct jurors to infer guilt from flight unless evidence links flight to the charged crime. The decision, written by Justice Linda Neuman, stems from Harvey W Bone's burglary case and emphasizes that innocent reasons can explain flight.
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Deadly Latimer plane crash kills Des Moines man
A twin engine Cessna 310 crashed in a corn field near Latimer early Wednesday killing 24 year old Ronald Wayne Armstrong of Des Moines. Police said the flight origin and destination were unknown and the crash occurred about three-quarters of a mile east of Latimer shortly before 5 a.m.
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Top court expands worker protection against firing for claims
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled six to three that employees cannot be fired for filing workers' compensation claims. The decision allows damages in court and reverses a lower court ruling against Mary Springer, who was terminated after returning from carpal tunnel surgery while seeking benefits.
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Court rejects claim against Norwest Bank of Marion
Iowa Supreme Court rules Linn County woman failed to protect her interest in a feed truck. Blessing mortgaged her home to help her son and daughter in law pay debts to Norwest. The truck was repossessed after her son signed a new security agreement.
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