- Associated Press
Iowa county jail's fees helped fund cotton candy and laser tag for department, lawsuit says
Civil rights groups filed a class action lawsuit on Monday accusing an Iowa sheriff’s department of mishandling the collection of jail fees, some of which helped fund recreational expenses like laser tag and a cotton candy machine at a shooting range. The lawsuit in federal court alleges that convicted prisoners were forced to sign a confession of judgment, agreeing to a balance and payment plan for administrative and room and board fees, before being released from the Black Hawk County jail in Waterloo, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. In a statement, the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office said inmates receive a statement of what they are owed when they are released, with the option to sign a confession of judgment outlining a payment plan.
- Associated Press
Kate Martin one of four second round WNBA draft picks to make opening day rosters
Former Iowa player Kate Martin made the Las Vegas Aces opening day roster after being chosen in the second round of the WNBA draft. Joining her were Aces teammate Dyaisha Fair, Nika Muhl (Seattle) and Celeste Taylor (Indiana). Martin was the only of the four who made a team not to be invited to the WNBA draft.
- WTVD – Raleigh/Durham
RPD officer who fired multiple rounds at armed suspect cleared by DA
A Raleigh police officer's use of force was lawful and he will not be charged, the Wake County DA's report says
