12 May 2010

Justice in Spite of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission

By Kathleen McCarthy

The decade-long travesty of justice that assailed local dentist Dr. David Botsko because of an out-of-control Davenport Civil Rights Commission (DCRC) is finally over thanks to a ruling by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission on Friday, May 7, dismissing all charges against him. Iowans can be reassured that when due process is actually followed, testimonies actually read, and evidence actually considered and weighed against the rule of law, justice does prevail, at least when the Iowa Civil Rights Commission is adjudicating. Davenport residents, however, have no such assurances where the DCRC is concerned.

11 Jun 2008

Who's Violating Whose Rights?

By Kathleen McCarthy

On April 29, the Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the appeal of a nine-year-old Davenport Civil Rights Commission (DCRC) case, Botsko v. Nabb. Finally, much-needed clarity was brought to bear by attorney Tom Waterman, who presented on David Botsko's behalf. (A link to the 28-minute video is available HERE .)

31 Jan 2006

Civil-Rights Commission Continues Its Shenanigans in Botsko Case

By Kathleen McCarthy

It's hard to imagine a six-year old legal battle with a city commission that is out to get you, especially with no substantial evidence to support its claims. Such is the case with Davenport dentist Dr. David Botsko and the Davenport Civil Rights Commission (DCRC) in Naab v.

14 Jun 2005

Civil-Rights Commission Betrays Its Mission by Censoring

By Kathleen McCarthy

On March 30, 2005, the Davenport Civil Rights Commission (DCRC) filed a motion "to strike the March 28, 2005, order setting hearing on petitioner's petition for judicial review." The petitioner is Dr. David Botsko; the petition for judicial review is Botsko's appeal of the DCRC's Final Determination against him in Nabb v.

11 Jan 2005

Prosecutor, Judge, and Jury: Part 3

By Kathleen McCarthy

This article is part three of an in-depth look at the complaint process of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission through the case of Ingleore Nabb vs. David Botsko. (See River Cities' Reader issues 503 and 505.

07 Dec 2004

Prosecutor, Judge, and Jury: Part II

By Kathleen McCarthy

This article is part two of an in-depth look at the Davenport Civil Rights Commission's (DCRC) complaint process through the case of Inglore Nabb versus David Botsko. (See "Prosecutor, Judge, & Jury," Issue 503, November 17-23, 2004.

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