A judge set a competency hearing for a 4-year-old child who a Coralville man is accused of sexually abusing. Jeffrey Dodds’ trial is set for March 19.
A North Liberty man could face life in prison if a judge stacks all or some of the 40 counts of second-degree sexual abuse. He waived a jury trial and opted to have a stipulated trial based on the minutes of testimony. Each charge carries 25 years in prison.