Iowa State Athletes' Lawyers Allege Withheld Evidence in Gambling Investigation

Attorneys for Iowa State University athletes accused in a gambling probe have accused the Iowa Department of Public Safety of withholding evidence that favored their clients' now-dismissed cases. The defense attorneys discovered through an open records request that investigators lost access to software for tracking apps used for online betting, prompting them to file a motion to suppress evidence. The Department of Public Safety defended the gambling investigation, but the defense attorneys criticized them for failing to disclose exculpatory information, leading to the dismissal of charges against four former Iowa State athletes. The investigation drew criticism after it was revealed that the chief investigator used tracking software without a warrant, and the software provider cut off access over concerns of misuse.