“We have nightmares of the horrific way Connie died,” a family member told the court. “Our family will never be able to celebrate Thanksgiving again.”
"We can’t keep Polk County safe without people like you, who have the courage to tell the truth,” County Attorney Kimberly Graham told the child who was assaulted.
"We will not actively participate in this lawsuit or spend the money of the people of Polk County defending this action."
Dr. Lindaman, 73, was accused of abusing an 8-year-old child in his home in Ankeny on June 27, 2023.
“One of the most significant victims’ rights is the right to be heard,” Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham said.
Each of the counts is a class D felony, for a potential sentence of up to 55 years in prison.