Murder Des Moines Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Brutal Stabbing 2025-03-27 A 25-year-old Des Moines man, Brantlee A. Rainey, was sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for the fatal 2023 stabbing of 20-year-old Alyssa A. Maher. Rainey entered an Alford guilty plea to second-degree murder, acknowledging the evidence against him while maintaining his innocence. He is not eligible for parole for 35 years and must pay $150,000 restitution to the victim's estate. The investigation revealed Maher sustained over 150 wounds to her head, neck and back. Maher's mother and sister spoke about the impact of her tragic death, with the sister vowing to use Alyssa's legacy to help other young women with behavioral health issues. Assault, Legislation Iowa Lawmakers Increase Penalties for Assaults on First Responders and Health Workers 2025-03-27 The Iowa legislature has passed a bill that increases penalties for assaults against first responders, law enforcement, correctional officers and health care workers. The bill raises the penalties from a Class D felony to a Class C felony if the assailant intends to cause serious injury or uses a weapon. Assaults resulting in bodily injury or mental illness would be classified as Class D felonies, while other assaults, including those involving saliva, would be categorized as aggravated misdemeanors with a mandatory minimum sentence of seven days. The bill also addresses assaults committed by inmates against employees of correctional facilities. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit the sending of unsolicited sexually-explicit photos or videos, classifying it as a serious misdemeanor. Legislation, PTSD Treatment Iowa Lawmakers Advance Bill to Legalize Psilocybin for PTSD Treatment 2025-03-27 The Iowa House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would legalize the use of psilocybin to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill, House File 620, would establish a Psilocybin Production Establishment Licensing Board within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and allow the hallucinogen to be produced in the state. The bill's sponsor, Rep. John Wills, said the legislation would create another treatment option for veterans with PTSD. The administration of psilocybin would be required to take place at a clinic where the session is video-recorded, and a qualified medical psilocybin therapist has a contractual relationship with a licensed physician who remains on call. |
Des Moines, Iowa. 
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