Prison population. Does that show, as Iowa Supreme Court chief Justice Mark Cady says, significant Racial Disparities in our system . If so, what can be done . What is the purpose of prison anyway, punishment, rehabilitation, the protection of society . What kinds of principles should guide us as we work toward criminal Justice Reform . We have a great panel today to discus sentencing reform in criminal justice. To my left, jerry Vander Sanden, a linn county attorney. Thanks for being on again, gerry. Jerry good morning. Its great to be here. Scott sara riley, an attorney at tom riley law firm. Sara, thanks for being on. Sara thank you for having me. Scott at the end, justin lightfoot, an assistant us attorney. Thanks for being on, justin. Justin good morning. Scott well, okay, jerry, maybe we can start with you. For, now decades now, weve been getting tough on crime. Have we gotten too tough . Are our sentencing procedures too much . Jerry well, youre right, we have gotten tough on cr
A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced to 62 years in prison for pointing a shotgun at one officer and trying to kill another. The officers said his actions were “deliberate and with purpose” and he traumatized both them.
Hunter 12/05/23 A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced after being found guilty of trying to kill police. Just before 4 am July 30th, 2022, officers conducted a
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A Linn County jury found a Cedar Rapids man guilty of 13 charges for pointing, and aiming a shotgun at two police officers in July 2022. He faces up to 83 years in prison.