Justice
Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can
The companies that are fighting the state’s efforts to restrict THC levels in carbonated beverages claim the state knowingly approved the sale of 12-ounce cans with up to 10 “servings” per can. Ten different Iowa companies are suing the state to block enforcement of a new hemp law that restricts the levels of THC in […]
After Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service comes under heavy criticism
WASHINGTON — As the nation reels from the attempted assassination against former President Donald J. Trump and the Secret Service comes under intense scrutiny, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday said “we are in a heightened and very dynamic threat environment.” The former president and official 2024 GOP presidential nominee survived a shooting on Saturday […]
Lawsuit claims lies and potential bribery tied to Marengo plant
A lawsuit alleges that a company operating an alternative fuels plant in Marengo lied to, and may have bribed, public officials before a massive explosion injured workers there in 2022. Tali Washburn, a Pottawattamie County woman who worked for the company C6-Zero as its government relations director, is now suing C6-Zero, six of its affiliates […]
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents criminal case
MILWAUKEE —The federal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump was dismissed Monday by a Florida judge on the grounds that the Department of Justice unlawfully appointed special counsel Jack Smith. The order, while likely to be appealed, makes the possibility even more remote that Trump will be tried before the election on any […]
Veterinarian claims former employer filed licensing-board complaints against her
An Iowa veterinarian is suing her former employer alleging the company is responsible for complaints filed against her with the state licensing board. Shawna Greene of Warren County is suing Iowa Veterinary Specialties of Des Moines in Polk County District Court. Greene, a state-licensed veterinarian, was hired by IVS in February 2022 and awarded a […]
U.S. House fails to pass measure to hold attorney general in ‘inherent contempt’
WASHINGTON — In the latest U.S. House Republican attempt to secure audio tapes from the U.S. Justice Department special counsel’s interview with President Joe Biden, the U.S. House on Thursday rejected Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s resolution to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland for withholding them. The measure — which was turned down 204-210 — would have levied […]
Drake University sues DMACC over community college’s new logo
Two central Iowa schools are pitted against each other in a legal battle over trademarks. Des Moines’ Drake University, while citing an opinion from a costumed “Santa Claus,” is suing Des Moines Area Community College in federal court over the latter’s recent rebranding effort. DMACC’s marketing features a single-character logo of the letter ‘D’ in […]
Iowa woman claims her heart monitor produced data from another patient
An Ankeny woman is suing a medical device manufacturer, alleging her heart monitor provided her doctors with data from a different patient, leading to an unnecessary surgery. Andrea Irwin, a 33-year-old Ankeny mother of two, is suing ZOLL Laboratory Services and ZOLL Medical Corp. in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. In […]
Iowa doctor wants access to Board of Medicine’s investigative files
An Iowa physician is taking the state’s Board of Medicine to court in an effort to gain access to its investigative files on him. Dr. Hamza Alsayouf of Des Moines is suing the Iowa Board of Medicine in Polk County District Court, alleging it is in violation of state law by refusing to turn over […]
Florida U.S. Rep. Luna changes course in campaign against attorney general
WASHINGTON — Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna plans to force a vote as early as next week to invoke the House’s rarely used power of “inherent contempt” to levy a daily fine against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in an attempt to obtain audio recordings from a Justice Department special counsel’s interview of President […]
Trump NY sentencing delayed after U.S. Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling
WASHINGTON — A New York judge agreed Tuesday to delay the criminal sentencing of former President Donald Trump in the state hush money case after Trump claimed the U.S. Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision absolves him. New York Justice Juan Merchan, who oversaw the case, ordered the delay until Sept. 18 so the court could hear arguments […]
‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President Joe Biden said from the White House Monday evening. Speaking for less than five minutes, Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated nationwide this week on […]