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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Trial reset in Spence break-in

The trial has been reset for a Minneapolis man charged in connection with a 2004 break-in at Spence Labs and Seashore Hall.

Scott DeMuth, 22, is charged with conspiracy.

On Nov. 14, 2004, four masked individuals broke into the two facilities and caused around $450,000 in damage. The Animal Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for the break-in.

The trial is now set for Sept. 13, and it will take place at the U.S. Courthouse in Davenport. A pretrial conference is scheduled for Aug. 23. DeMuth’s trial was originally set to begin on May 3.

— by Sam Lane

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