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On the surface, a recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling looks like a loss for Krystal Wagner, whose son, Shane Jensen, was shot and killed during a standoff with police in Humboldt County in 2017.
But in an era of increased attention on excessive force claims against law enforcement officers, the ruling has made it possible for the first time to file lawsuits accusing the state or state employees of assault or battery.
Jensen, who had a history of mental health issues, had pointed a handgun at his own head and fired it into the air, but was not pointing it toward officers when he was killed, according to court documents.
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Iowans sentenced to life without parole can apply for a commutation from the governor every 10 years, after they’ve served at least 25 years. Under the new bill , those individuals could apply every three years, so long as they’re in a minimum security facility.
State lawmakers heard at times emotional testimony Monday on a bill that would create the possibility of parole for some Iowans serving a life sentence in prison. Currently, those convicted of the most serious Class A felonies are sentenced to life without parole and aren’t released except if granted a pardon or commutation by the governor.
Dordt to host documentary screening and mental health discussion for Northwest Iowa experts
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Creating conversations about mental health that bridge agencies and organizations Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Updated Friday, February 12, 2021
Dordt University Criminal Justice and Social Work Departments are hosting a mental health discussion, an HBO documentary screening, and an expert panel on Friday, February 19 at 7 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium and via Zoom. This event is designed to encourage conversations among social workers, counselors, law enforcement officers, and healthcare providers about the best models for approaching mental health crises.
DES MOINES - A proposal to allow legislators to question Supreme Court justices and overturn their decisions found little support among lobbyists, subcommittee members and, perhaps, most importantly, the Judiciary Committee s chairman.