(Atlantic, Iowa) – The judge in the case of Iowa versus Alison Dorsey is taking under consideration a request to have the second trial for Dorsey moved out of Cass County at the request of the Prosecution. The request cites extensive publicity as the reason for a change of venue. A hearing on the request was held this (Tuesday) morning, in Atlantic.

Dorsey’s new trial remains set for June 20, 2022. Her first trial in Cass County District Court ended November 4th in a mistrial because the jury was deadlocked. Dorsey was on trial for the October, 2019 death of an infant in her care. The State had charged Dorsey with First Degree Murder and Child Endangerment resulting in death.