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,
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
This morning, the secrets behind that electrifying night only on gma. And good morning, america. Boy, what a night at the grammys. Lets take a look at the Lionel Richie medley, joined on stage by john legend, demi lovato, luke bryan. Demi lovato was so good doing hello. Lady gaga with that david bowie medley. Everybody wanted to hear adele perform. Easily one of ththmost anticipated moments of the night. However beset by technical what adeles saying about those this morning. First, to those major winter storm spawning tornadoes that tore through the south. 15 states on alert this morning, from North Carolina all the way up to maine. Dangerous mix of snow, ice, anh rain across 1200 miles. Its blamed now for thousands of accidents. Abcs mary bruce has the latest. Reporter overnight, slick, sleety roads leading to wreck after wreck. Theres a lot of icy spots. Reporter early this morning, this massive pileup in pennsylvania, just north of scranton on i81, semitrucks plowing into each other
Midnight, however, the bulk of the moisture will likely just miss us to the west. Well watch the trends, but minor snow accumulation is possible for your tuesday. In the wake of this system, its really all about some warming conditions, with highs in the 40s by thursday and widespread 50s by friday and saturday. This will feel fantastic, but due to all the snow melt areas of drizzle or fog may accompany this, especially over the northern half of the area. Today mostly cloudy high 3036 winds sw 510 alo 32 dbq 032 iow 35tonight m cloudy, mix late low 2430 winds s 510 alo 26 dbq 26 iow 28tomorrow ccance of am snow high 3238 winds nw 515 alo 35 dbq 35 iow 37tomorrow night mostly cloudy low 1723 winds nw 515 alo 20 dbq 21 anks kaj. A 35 year old vinton native is missing, and a family is desperately looking for answers. Joshua wellman was last seen when he was dropped off at asac, the Area Substance Abuse Council in the beginning of november. Kcrgtv 9s brea love joinss from the newsroom. Bre
Happy president s day to everyone. And pretty freezing valentines day weekend for everyone. Millions hit by those temperatures. This river frozen over as firefighters battled a sixalarm blaze in philadelphia. The cold and storms are making this trip back home tough for many. We have more coming up. The latest on that battle for the Supreme Court. Youre looking live right now at the Supreme Court building in washington, d. C. The flag there at halfstaff to honor jujuice Antonin Scalia. His body arriving in virginia overnight. Scalia, the longest serving member of the court. Such a powerful impact. The fight over his replacement so much is at stake. Team coverage this morning. Justice scalias final hours at that texas ranch. Jim avila has the latest. Reporter good morning, george. This luxury hunting ranch is now virtually empty. Off overnight carrying with them memories of a hunting trip interrupted by the death of the guest of honor. This morning, Justice Antonin Scalias body is headin