Iowa Athletes Sue State Over Unlawful Gambling Investigation

Dozens of collegiate athletes from Iowa have filed a lawsuit alleging violations of their constitutional rights due to unauthorized geolocation tracking during a gambling investigation.

• More than two dozen athletes from Iowa universities are suing the state and its investigative agencies, claiming their rights were violated during a gambling probe.
• The lawsuit focuses on the misuse of geolocation software by state investigators to track athletes' betting activities without proper warrants.
• Several athletes faced criminal charges and NCAA penalties, but charges against some were dropped due to investigative misconduct.
• The plaintiffs are seeking both compensatory and punitive damages, highlighting the significant personal and career impacts of the investigation.
• State officials have yet to respond to the lawsuit, which also criticizes the training and oversight of the investigative agents involved.

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