Donald Lee Wyldes, Jr. v. State of Iowa
- Year
- 2026
- Where
- Supreme Court of Iowa
- Source
- CourtListener
- Evidence
- 1
Supreme Court of Iowa issued an opinion on May 29, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Cook (argued) and Elaina Steenson, of the Wrongful Conviction Unit, State Public Defender’s Office; M…”
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