Gina Messamer had the great honor of representing Red Oak business owner & volunteer Joey Norris. Joey was targeted by AG Brenna Bird and accused of election misconduct related to his volunteerism with the local Absentee Ballot Board. The charge was entirely frivolous, because all Joey had done was try to get other board members to follow the rulebook. A jury agreed and found Joey NOT GUILTY. ...
We are very proud of Gina Messamer's not guilty verdict in this case.
"The Trump administration and AG Brenna Bird have tried to scare the public about election misconduct," Messamer said. "But as it turns out, there isn’t actually any. It’s a complete boogeyman. … I never had a question that Joey would be acquitted, because all he had done was try to follow the rulebook. It is ridiculous to criminally prosecute election workers who are volunteering their time and trying to do things right."
"This case is particularly troubling because it appears to be politically motivated. The timing is very suspicious," she continued. "The charge against Joey was filed over a year and a half after the election, only one week after FBI Director Kash Patel visited AG Brenna Bird. No one from law enforcement or the AG’s office ever talked to the witnesses — or to Joey to get his side of the story — before filing the charge. This came completely out of nowhere and was entirely unsupported."
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Al Smith won this habeas case back in July and has been working on even more difficult cases since. This case has been proceeding for a long time with many twists and turns. Even when a loved one’s case seems hopeless, Al Smith will consult and see what he can do on even the most difficult detention cases.
A judge has ordered the federal government to immediately release an immigrant held in an Iowa jail, saying it’s “hard to take seriously” the U.S. Department of Justice’s arguments in the case...
The weeklong attempted murder trial of Dewey Perdue ended on Friday, Aug. 14 with the 12-person jury finding him not guilty on all counts. Perdue, 70, of Marshalltown, was arrested in Bondurant in Sep...
Gina Messamer had the great honor of representing educator Ashley Delaney, who was charged with assault after touching a 14 year old on the arm at a track meet to direct him towards some starting blocks. The jury recognized the charge was silly and quickly acquitted Ashley.
Gina Messamer had the great honor of representing Red Oak business owner & volunteer Joey Norris. Joey was targeted by AG Brenna Bird and accused of election misconduct related to his volunteerism with the local Absentee Ballot Board. The charge was entirely frivolous, because all Joey had done was try to get other board members to follow the rulebook. A jury agreed and found Joey NOT GUILTY. ...
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We are very proud of Gina Messamer's not guilty verdict in this case.
"The Trump administration and AG Brenna Bird have tried to scare the public about election misconduct," Messamer said. "But as it turns out, there isn’t actually any. It’s a complete boogeyman. … I never had a question that Joey would be acquitted, because all he had done was try to follow the rulebook. It is ridiculous to criminally prosecute election workers who are volunteering their time and trying to do things right."
"This case is particularly troubling because it appears to be politically motivated. The timing is very suspicious," she continued. "The charge against Joey was filed over a year and a half after the election, only one week after FBI Director Kash Patel visited AG Brenna Bird. No one from law enforcement or the AG’s office ever talked to the witnesses — or to Joey to get his side of the story — before filing the charge. This came completely out of nowhere and was entirely unsupported."
Contact Gina by calling 515-284-5737 or visiting parrishlaw.com
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Volunteer election worker Joey Norris was charged with a felony after disagreeing with Montgomery County auditor over absentee ballot proceedures.4 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Anne E. Parrish - Criminal Defense: White-Collar Lawyer - Minneapolis, MN
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For the 29th year, Alfredo Parrish has been recognized by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America for White Collar and General Criminal Defense.
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Alfredo G. Parrish is a Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar attorney in Des Moines, IA. Read Alfredo G. Parrish's profile to learn more about them and discover their ...3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Al Smith won this habeas case back in July and has been working on even more difficult cases since. This case has been proceeding for a long time with many twists and turns. Even when a loved one’s case seems hopeless, Al Smith will consult and see what he can do on even the most difficult detention cases.
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Judge: DOJ claims are ‘hard to take seriously’ in Iowa deportation case
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Jury finds Dewey Perdue not guilty of all charges
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The weeklong attempted murder trial of Dewey Perdue ended on Friday, Aug. 14 with the 12-person jury finding him not guilty on all counts. Perdue, 70, of Marshalltown, was arrested in Bondurant in Sep...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Gina Messamer had the great honor of representing educator Ashley Delaney, who was charged with assault after touching a 14 year old on the arm at a track meet to direct him towards some starting blocks. The jury recognized the charge was silly and quickly acquitted Ashley.
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North Polk School Board member acquitted of assault charge
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North Polk School Board member Ashley Delaney, found not guilty of an assault charge, denounces 'growing culture of entitlement' among kids, parents.0 CommentsComment on Facebook