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Family of Iowa teen killed by police files wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a 16-year-old who was killed by Des Moines police in December 2022 has filed a lawsuit arguing that the teen never pointed a gun at officers and police should have had better training in de-escalation before the confrontation. The shooting of Trevontay Jenkins was linked to the …

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Porta-potty peep scheme busted as man faces nearly 100 charges for filming students: police

An Iowa man is facing nearly 100 charges after police say he hid cameras inside porta-potties during two separate local community events in an effort to film dozens of people – including minors – using the restroom. Tyler Pavlick, 32, was arrested on Oct. 15 and charged with 36 counts …

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