Conviction review
Convictions that were overturned, and innocence claims courts are ruling on this week. Read what the evidence was and where it broke.
Donald Lee Wyldes, Jr. v. State of Iowa
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…”
2026 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtRobert Allen Cornell v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on April 1, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Elaina Steenson, Assistant Public Defender, Wrongful Conviction Unit, Des Moines, attorney…”
2026 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtStephen Shawn Keyes v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on January 7, 2026 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Cook (argued) of the State Public Defender Wrongful Conviction Unit, and Tara Thompson (pro hac vice) of…”
2025 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtWilliam D. Beeman v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on December 3, 2025 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…(argued), Assistant State Public Defender—Wrongful Conviction Unit, Des Moines, and Tricia Rojo Bushnell…”
2025 · Court of Appeals of IowaIn courtDavid Allan Baugh v. State of Iowa
Court of Appeals of Iowa issued an opinion on November 13, 2025 that deals with an innocence claim. From the opinion: “…Judge. An applicant alleging newly discovered evidence appeals the district court’s denial of…”