"Uncovering the Origins of the Iowa College Sports Gambling Probe"

A defense attorney alleges that a Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) agent in Iowa conducted "warrantless" searches in an online betting investigation involving college student-athletes, resulting in criminal charges or NCAA suspensions for over three dozen individuals. The agent allegedly used software to track betting activity without a warrant and against his supervisors' commands, expanding the probe to multiple university buildings. The attorney seeks more records and questions the validity of the investigation, while coaches and fans question why only Iowa and Iowa State athletes were targeted.