JOHNSON COUNTY, IA — A former University of Iowa student, Ali Younes, was found guilty of multiple felonies, including robbery, theft, and attempted murder, the Iowa District Court announced on Friday. These convictions follow a non-jury trial in July 2025 overseen by Judge Kevin McKeever.

Younes was convicted of first-degree robbery and attempted murder, both Class B felonies, and first-degree theft, a Class C felony. The charges stem from an April 2022 incident where Younes assaulted a woman on the University of Iowa campus, rendering her unconscious and stealing her $20,000 earrings.

Class B felony convictions can lead to up to 25 years in prison, with a 70% minimum term required for robbery and attempted murder. The Class C felony carries a sentence of up to 10 years. Younes also fac

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