Again question whether he actually committed. The popularity of making a murderer and the recent podcast series serial highlight questions about the accuracy of criminal convictions. Brianfarrell both of those have been so important in helping people see the complexities of the criminal Justice System. University of iowa law professor rian farrell is the head of the Innocence Project of iowa, a group of about 20 volunteers from around iowa examines cases of prisoners who claim they are innocent. Brian farrell i think that awareness of these issues is probably going to lead to an increase in people seeking assistance. To date the Innocence Project lf iowa hasnt exonerateteanyone. In fact, over the past 25 years there have only been 12 exonerations in iowa for crimes committed in these 7 counties. But state public defender adam gregg says exonerations could soon increase in iowa partly because of the fascination around documentarie s like making a murderer. And perhaps more importrttly,
We begin with the developing news after the sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. He was a powerful conservative voice, dedicated to defending the constitution against what he saw as the nations liberal drift. Now, eight justices, often evenly divided on highlycharged issues. Tonight, the battle is set. The future and direction of this branch of government at stake. We begin with jim avila in el paso, texas, tonight. Reporter Justice Antonin Scalia died behind the drawn curtains of this room. On this ranch in west texas, scheduled to hunt quail saturday. Skipped breakfast and lunch. The hihiendunting lodge and ranch was host to an exclusive group of mostly texan couples. Antonin scalia arrived friday about noon, toured the property, did not join in the hunt, but attended dinner at 9 00 p. M. , he said, its been a long day, had a longg week. Id like to be excused. Reporter others told investigators they heard the 79yearold justice he had an illness. The doctor in washing
Creek. Police havent found her attacker. Kelly recovered incident in 2005. I think i saw a rock in his hand. After that, i dont remember. Take an 8th circuit spot. She was quickly confirmed by the senate, 960. Shes very smart. Very dedecated. Shes very hard working. Judge Michael Melloy has known kelly for more than 20 years. In fact, she took the seat he left. I think that the fact that she has a background as a public defender would be unique on the Supreme Court. And also that she has had trial experience. Political scientists think it will be an uphill battle for kelly. Scalia was known as a soliliSupreme Court to avoid losing the spot to a more liberal judge, the gop who controls the senate, is threatening to wait out any of obamas nominations until a new process is reset. Of the republicans kelly will have to get past to reach the Supreme Court spot. Hes chair of the senate oversees the grassley was key to getting her a quick confirmation by the senate during her bid for the cour
Tour in stoke home three months to the day after bombers stormed the theater killing 89 people. Some survivors of the attack say they wont be attending the concert tomorrow. The idea of returning there so soon and being in a venue, i think for me personally, it would be too soon for me to be there mentally and obvbvusly physically. Its a nonevent at the moment. Psychologists are expected to be attending the concert in case any fans suffer flashbacks. Were getting new light that is being flown on an incident of Sexual Harassment involving Peyton Manning during his time at the university of tennessee years ago. Now, during the incident which happed in 1996, manning allegedly assaulted a female athletic trainer while she was assessing the extent of an injury that he was dealing with. The incident was settled the following year but the case is mentioned in a newly filed claimed the university will a systemic disregard for women claiming Sexual Harassment. The school says it acted lawfully
Although fire investigators are not sure if medical equipment inside had anything to do with the cause of the fire. When we find medical grade oxygen whether that t contributed to the fire or accelarted the fire we wouldnt no y. But they obviously had health problems. Investigators have not said yet, where the fire started inside the mobile home. They have said there is no evidence yet of a crime in the cause of this deadly fire. Dave franzman live in cedar rapids, kcrg tv9 news. Firefighters are investigating a house fire in North English. They say it started around 830 last night at a house in 400 block of west clark street. Smoke. We have no further information from the iowa county sheriffs office. Tv9 wants to remind you that whenever you see news happening, call newsline 9 at 319365 9999. You can also send pictures and videos to newsroom at kcrg dot com. A bus driver has plead not guilty in a written plea, after being accused of killing an iowa state student in a hit and run. Inve