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Six Charged in Forcible Removal of Democratic Candidate from Idaho Town Hall

Theresa Borrenpohl signals intent to sue as prosecutors file charges against private security guards and an independent investigation continues.

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Overview

  • Prosecutors have filed misdemeanor charges against six men for forcibly removing Theresa Borrenpohl from a February town hall in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
  • The charges include battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security agent duties and uniform requirements.
  • Five of the men are linked to Lear Asset Management, a private security firm whose license was revoked after the incident.
  • Borrenpohl, a Democratic legislative candidate, has filed a tort claim notice indicating her intent to sue Kootenai County officials.
  • The Coeur d'Alene Police Department is leading the criminal investigation with oversight from an external agency.