Iowa Court of Appeals tosses Des Moines attempted murder conviction
Jury instructions in Anthony Mong's trial didn't allow his conviction for attempted murder for shooting a man he wasn't targeting, the court rules.
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Jury instructions in Anthony Mong's trial didn't allow his conviction for attempted murder for shooting a man he wasn't targeting, the court rules.
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