Supreme Court of Iowa

State of Iowa v. Terence Edward Manning Jr.

October 3, 2025

Summary

The Iowa Supreme Court vacated the Court of Appeals decision and affirmed the district court’s conviction of Manning for willful injury causing serious injury. It held that the body‑cam video was properly authenticated through the victim’s testimony, that the best‑evidence rule did not require the original surveillance footage, and that the evidence established the specific intent element necessary for conviction.