Suspect’s husband accused of threatening victim pressing charges in IC identity theft case
Lang
6/23/19
A suspect’s husband faces charges that he threatened a victim who is pressing charges in an identity theft case.
According to Iowa City Police, the victim, who lives on South Dubuque Street, reported ongoing identity theft last month. A suspect was then taken into custody.
On June 18th the suspect’s husband, identified as 47-year-old Michael Francis of Cedar Falls, allegedly contacted the victim via email and threatened to expose his past wrongdoings if he proceeded with the case. Francis allegedly specifically wrote that if the victim did not drop the charges against his wife, “it will be a terrible mess to watch”.
The victim felt threatened by Francis’ email.
Francis is charged with 3rd Degree Harassment and Tampering with a Witness or Juror. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 25 months in prison.