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Untied States of America v. Courtney Derrell Bennett
Date: 08-24-2026
Case Number: 1:25-cr-00027
Judge: Stephanie M. Rose
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Pottawattamie County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jason T. Griess and Craig P. Gaumer
Defendant's Attorney:
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Reported by: Kent Morlan
Courtney Derrell Bennett, 54, was arrested in Council Bluffs by the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. Bennett had an outstanding arrest warrant from Douglas County, Nebraska, for terroristic threats. At the time of his arrest, Bennett possessed a loaded revolver that had been reported stolen from an Omaha business eight days before Bennett’s arrest. Bennett is prohibited from possessing firearms because he is a felon. Bennett has prior convictions for escape from custody, attempted burglary in the second degree, theft in the first degree, eluding a peace officer, robbery in the second degree, and attempted arson.
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What was the outcome of Untied States of America v. Courtney Derrell Bennett?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed that 3 years of supervised release.
Which court heard Untied States of America v. Courtney Derrell Bennett?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Pottawattamie County), IA. The presiding judge was Stephanie M. Rose.
Who were the attorneys in Untied States of America v. Courtney Derrell Bennett?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jason T. Griess and Craig P. Gaumer. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Council Bluffs Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Untied States of America v. Courtney Derrell Bennett decided?
This case was decided on August 24, 2026.