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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Witnesses detail mall shooting in Kozak trial

Witnesses detail mall shooting in Kozak trial

April 14, 2016

The first day of the Coral Ridge Mall homicide trial is an emotional one for witnesses. By Bill Cooney   |   [email protected] The first day in the trial of the accused killer of Andrea Farrington...

In the trial of Alexander Kozak at the Story County Courthouse in Nevada on Thursday, April 14, 3016. Alexander Kozak is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2015 shooting death of Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall. (Pool photo by Liz Martin/The Gazette)

Defense makes opening argument in Kozak trial

April 14, 2016

NEVADA, IOWA — The attorney representing the accused killer of Andrea Farrington said he will not dispute the fact Farrington was killed on June 12, 2015. Instead, Alfredo Parrish, Alexander Kozak's...

in the trial of Alexander Kozak at the Story County Courthouse in Nevada on Thursday, April 14, 3016. Alexander Kozak is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2015 shooting death of Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall. (Pool photo by Liz Martin/The Gazette)

Prosecution Makes Opening Arguments in Kozak Trial

Bill Cooney, [email protected] April 14, 2016

NEVADA, IOWA — The prosecution made its opening arguments in the trial of Alexander Kozak, accused of killing 20-year-old Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall last year, just before the lunch...

A videographer for Fox 28 in Cedar Rapids checks his phone for updates on a shooting that took place outside the Coral Ridge Mall Friday, June 12, 2015. The shooting injured one person and the police have the suspect in custody. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Kozak trial set to begin

Stacey Murray, [email protected] April 11, 2016

The trial for Alexander Kozak, who is accused of killing Andrea Farrington last summer in the Coral Ridge Mall, is set to begin today, on Kozak’s 23rd birthday. Kozak, who will be tried in Story County,...