He is innocent,” defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said, glancing at Combs during a four-hour closing argument. "He sits there innocent. Return him to his family who have been waiting for him.” ...

Michael B. Jordan is linked to the situation in one way.

Tom Girardi, 86, will report to federal authorities on Thursday to begin his prison term but has asked to be released on bail while he appeals his 87-month sentence.

The state last week issued a request for proposal seeking pitches from private health care companies who may wish to provide health care services at Iowa’s nine correctional institutions.