The state is moving to dismiss all charges against four former Iowa State student-athletes in a Sports betting case involving male athletes. The charges included identity theft and tampering with records. The athletes, including former football players Jirehl Brock, Isaiah Lee, Enyi Uwazurike, and wrestler Paniro Johnson, had been facing legal action for some time.
The decision to dismiss the charges comes after the state filed a motion following an investigation into illegal geofencing practices used by investigators. The geofencing Technology, provided by Kibana, was revoked due to the extended scope of its use. This new information led the state to believe that further prosecution was not in the interest of justice.
More than two dozen players and managers within men’s sports programs at Iowa and Iowa State were initially facing charges in the sports betting case. It remains unclear how the dismissal of charges against the four former student-athletes will impact those who have already taken plea deals.
The investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation had come under public scrutiny in recent months, with concerns raised about privacy and the legality of the geofencing practices. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Download the free KCCI app for the latest updates on the go.
