Legal Actions and Responses
Six men face misdemeanor charges related to the forcible removal of Theresa Borrenpohl from a legislative town hall in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in February. Charges include battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security duties by five men from Lear Asset Management and one unrelated individual.
Borrenpohl, a Democratic legislative candidate, is seeking $5 million in damages, asserting violations of her constitutional rights. She has filed a notice of tort claim and has been vocal about the importance of accountability and free speech.
Incident Details and Reactions
The incident occurred during a Kootenai County Republican Central Committee town hall, attended by about 450 people. Video footage shows Borrenpohl being forcibly removed by security, amid her asking for identification and asserting her rights.
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris, present at the scene, has not commented directly on the charges but was involved in the initial approach to Borrenpohl. The county has since announced an independent investigation into the incident.