State of Iowa
v.
Kevin Jon Thoren
Kevin Thoren appeals from his conviction for sexual abuse in the third degree. He argues the district court erred by admitting testimony regarding the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy’s investigation into sexual misconduct allegations and his surrender of his massage license, and erred in admitting prior-bad-acts evidence regarding alleged sexual misconduct regarding former clients.
Resister
State of Iowa
Applicant
Kevin Jon Thoren
Attorney for the Resister
Bridget A. Chambers
Attorney for the Applicant
Ashley C. Stewart
Supreme Court
Oral Argument Schedule
15-15-5
Oct 20, 2021 9:00 AM
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Jeffrey D. Farrell, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Doyle, P.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Doyle, P.J. (10 pages)
Kevin Thoren appeals his conviction for sexual abuse in the third-degree. He contends the district court abused its discretion in admitting certain evidence at trial. OPINION HOLDS: Because the evidence was relevant and the probative value was not outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, the district court did not abuse its discretion in admitting it.