(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Iowa Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments from attorneys for a Cass County (Iowa) woman who was convicted of 2nd Degree Murder in Pottawattamie County District Court in June, 2023. The Alison Elaine Dorsey’s conviction was related to the death of a child who was under her care in Massena home. Dorsey seeks further review of the court of appeals decision that affirmed her convictions for second-degree murder and child endangerment causing death.

Dorsey argues that the change of venue from Cass County to Pottawattamie County was improper, substantial evidence did not support the verdict, evidence of the victim’s rib injury was improperly admitted, she was unfairly deprived of her right to call additional character witnesses regarding certain traits, and the court erred in denying her motion for a new trial.

Dorsey’s first trial in Cass County ended in a hung jury. The second trial was moved to Pottawattamie County due to pre-trial publicity. Her appeal will take place in front of the State’s highest court, beginning at 1:30-p.m.  You can watch the proceedings HERE. Additional information pertaining to her appeal can be found HERE.