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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

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI denied immunity in InterVarsity case, actions ruled unconstitutional

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 20, 2021

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit ruled on July 16 that the actions of University of Iowa administration was unconstitutional. Though the district court told UI to stop enforcing...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera leaves the courtroom after a hearing for the defenses motion to compel on July 15, 2021. The judge denied the motion on July 16. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Judge denies defense’s motion to compel in Rivera trial

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor July 16, 2021

Judge Joel Yates denied the defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera’s Motion to Compel evidence on Friday, stating their request for information is too broad and lacks a substantial connection to Mollie...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera sits beside defense attorney Jennifer Frese as she explains the defenses motion to compel on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A hearing on the motion for a new trial will be July 22, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

‘They’ve got buyer’s remorse’: Prosecution, defense disagree on motion to compel in Rivera trial

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor July 15, 2021

MONTEZUMA – Despite the fact that sentencing was set for Thursday, the trial for Cristhian Bahena Rivera continues as both the prosecution and defense wait for the judge to decide on whether or not...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera sentencing delayed as defense requests new trial, prosecution resists

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor July 15, 2021

Sentencing for Cristhian Bahena Rivera has been delayed until the court hears a motion for a new trial, which has caused the prosecution to file resistance to the defense’s requests. The defense...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Two reports identify potential new suspect in murder of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor July 12, 2021

The defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera filed an appeal for a new trial after both a local county inmate and third-party witness came forward separately with corroborating information that could identify...

University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson charged with first-degree murder for killing family

University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson charged with first-degree murder for killing family

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 16, 2021

University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson, 20, has been charged with killing his sister, who was also a UI student, and his parents in their Cedar Rapids home on Tuesday. Jackson is currently...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Judge denies motion for mistrial in trial over death of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor June 5, 2021

The court presiding over the trial for the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts denied a motion for mistrial filed by the defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera. Bahena Rivera, 24, was...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Rivera trial: Cristhian Bahena Rivera found guilty of first-degree murder, defense to appeal

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 28, 2021

After three years, Cristhian Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday in the abduction and fatal stabbing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, who went missing in July...

Assistant Iowa Attorney General Scott Brown cross examines Cristhian Bahena Rivera, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera trial: Jury enters deliberation to decide verdict

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 27, 2021

The prosecution and defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera offered countering closing statements on the alleged guilt of the defendant before the jury entered deliberation on Thursday. Bahena Rivera...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera trial: Cristhian Bahena Rivera’s testimony suggests other individuals involved in Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 26, 2021

Cristhian Bahena Rivera testified Wednesday that his fear for his daughter and ex-girlfriend’s lives stopped him from telling investigators that he was the driver for the men who he claims abducted...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Subject in custody after threatening others with a knife at UIHC emergency room

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor May 26, 2021

A person entered the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics emergency room and began threatening others with a knife on Tuesday evening.  The Iowa Department of Public Safety received the report...

Defense attorney Chad Frese hands Dalton Jack, Mollie Tibbetts boyfriend, a phone record to review, while testifing for a second time, during Bahena Riveras trail, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Rivera trial: Defense calls first witnesses, Tibbetts’ boyfriend returns to testify

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor May 26, 2021

The defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera implored the jury to remember its ability to say “no” as it heard testimonies on behalf of the defense during the seventh day of trial for the death of University...

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