Related Federal Cases
- Live Nation Faces Trial Over Monopoly Practices · Washington
- Live Nation & Ticketmaster Face Antitrust Fight in NY · Washington
- Georgia Hunter Banished for Kansas Poaching Scandal · Alabama
- ‘Game’ Over: Hunting Show Host Banned for Kansas Deer Fraud · Alabama
- Amgen Pays $71M for Pushing Drugs Off-Label · Washington
Hate Crime Conviction in Dubuque
Randy Metcalf, a Dubuque resident, was found guilty by a jury of a racially motivated assault in 2016. The crime was just one of many cases prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Tony Morfitt, who was recently promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa Air National Guard.
Morfitt, who has been serving as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 132d Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, in Des Moines, Iowa, was confirmed to have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on July 18, 2018. The 132d Wing trains, deploys, executes, and sustains operations in missions supporting the Nation, State, and Community, including remotely piloted aircraft, cyber, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
“The Northern District of Iowa United States Attorney’s Office is very proud of Lieutenant Colonel Morfitt,” United States Attorney Peter Deegan stated. “As an AUSA and a member of the military, he has served his country with honor and distinction. My office is committed to supporting not only Lieutenant Colonel Morfitt in his continuing military service, but ensuring that all members of the National Guard and Reserves in this district are supported and protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.”
Prior to joining the 132d Wing, Lieutenant Colonel Morfitt was on active duty for over four years and was a member of the Air Force Reserves. During his career, he has been stationed in Illinois, Colorado, Kansas, and Iowa. He also completed a one-year remote tour of duty at Osan Air Base in South Korea.
In his civilian capacity, AUSA Morfitt has prosecuted a variety of federal criminal cases since joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2010. In addition to the Metcalf case, he successfully prosecuted two cases arising out of three murders that happened within six weeks, for which he won an Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Director’s Award in 2007.
As a result of his conviction, Randy Metcalf was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 10 years in prison, bringing justice to the victims of his heinous crime. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_NDIA for the latest news and updates from the Northern District of Iowa U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
