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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
6 men charged in woman's removal from Idaho town hall
Six men were charged by prosecutors in northern Idaho for removing a woman from a Kootenai County Republican Central Committee town hall in February. Teresa Borrenpohl, a former Democratic nominee for state office, was hauled out of the meeting by individuals in plain clothes who refused to identify themselves at her request. Five of them were hired by the private security firm Lear Asset Management, which had its license revoked by the city after the town hall, according to The Associated Press. Paul Trouette, Russell Dunne, Christofer Berg and Jesse Jones were charged with misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security agent duties and uniform requirements, while Alex Trouette IV is charged with security agent duties and uniform violations, the Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's office told The Hill. Michael Keller, who was not hired by the security firm, is being charged with misdemeanor battery, the prosecutor's office said. 'Town halls are intended to foster conversation and discourse across the aisle, which is why I am deeply alarmed that private security dragged me out of the public meeting for simply exercising my fundamental right of free speech,' Borrenpohl told AP. The incident comes as GOP leadership in Washington, D.C., has largely encouraged members of Congress to shy away from town halls amid vocal backlash from constituents, who many Republicans insist are Democratic activists. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was the latest leader to face shouting and pointed questions at a town hall Monday about the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to slash spending and overhaul the federal workforce under President Trump. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
6 men charged in woman's removal from Idaho town hall
Six men were charged by prosecutors in northern Idaho for removing a woman from a Kootenai County Republican Central Committee town hall in February. Teresa Borrenpohl, a former Democratic nominee for state office, was hauled out of the meeting by individuals in plain clothes who refused to identify themselves at her request. Five of them were hired by the private security firm Lear Asset Management, which had its license revoked by the city after the town hall, according to The Associated Press. Paul Trouette, Russell Dunne, Christofer Berg and Jesse Jones were charged with misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security agent duties and uniform requirements, while Alex Trouette IV is charged with security agent duties and uniform violations, the Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's told The Hill. Michael Keller, who was not hired by the security firm, is being charged with misdemeanor battery, the prosecutor's office said. 'Town halls are intended to foster conversation and discourse across the aisle, which is why I am deeply alarmed that private security dragged me out of the public meeting for simply exercising my fundamental right of free speech,' Borrenpohl told AP. The incident comes as GOP leadership in Washington has largely encouraged members of Congress to shy away from town halls amid vocal backlash from constituents, whom many Republicans insist are Democratic activists. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) was the latest leader to face shouting and pointed questions surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) efforts to slash spending and overhaul the federal workforce under President Trump.
The Independent
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Private security guards charged after woman was dragged out of chaotic Idaho town hall meeting
Prosecutors in northern Idaho have filed misdemeanor charges against six men in connection with the forcible removal of a woman from a legislative town hall meeting in February. Theresa Borrenpohl, the woman who was dragged out of the meeting in a Coeur d'Alene school building by plain-clothed private security officers, also formally notified Kootenai County officials on Monday of her intent to sue by filing a tort claim notice. The Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's office said Monday that Paul Trouette, Russell Dunne, Christofer Berg and Jesse Jones are charged with misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security agent duties and uniform requirements. Alex Trouette IV, is charged with security agent duties and uniform violations. All five of the men are associated with the private security firm Lear Asset Management, which had its license revoked by the city after the town hall. A sixth man not associated with the security firm, Michael Keller, is charged with misdemeanor battery, the prosecutor's office said. Court documents detailing the charges have not yet been made public, and the Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's office declined to comment further. Dunne declined to to comment, and neither Berg nor Paul Trouette immediately responded to voice or email messages left by The Associated Press. Phone numbers could not be found for Jones, Keller or Alex Trouette. Roughly 450 people attended the legislative town hall hosted by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, according to organizers. Videos of the event show the room erupting into cheers and jeering at times. At at least one point, Borrenpohl, a Democratic legislative candidate who has run unsuccessfully in the deeply Republican region, joined the shouting. The video of the event showed Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris, who was in plain clothes but wearing his badge on his belt, approached Borrenpohl. He introduced himself and told her to leave or she would be escorted out. Then the sheriff stepped back and began recording on his cellphone as three unidentified men approached and began grabbing Borrenpohl. The men appeared to refuse Borrenpohl's requests to identify themselves, and none appeared to be wearing uniforms. After the incident, Kootenai County Undersheriff Brett Nelson released a statement saying the agency will have a 'complete and independent investigation of the incident conducted by an outside agency.' In a Monday press release, Borrenpohl said she has heard descriptions of similar incidents from people who reached out to her after the town hall, 'reinforcing to me the importance of demanding accountability in my own case.' 'Town halls are intended to foster conversation and discourse across the aisle, which is why I am deeply alarmed that private security dragged me out of the public meeting for simply exercising my fundamental right of free speech,' Borrenpohl said.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Private security guards charged after woman was dragged out of chaotic Idaho town hall meeting
Prosecutors in northern Idaho have filed misdemeanor charges against six men in connection with the forcible removal of a woman from a legislative town hall meeting in February. Theresa Borrenpohl, the woman who was dragged out of the meeting in a Coeur d'Alene school building by plain-clothed private security officers, also formally notified Kootenai County officials on Monday of her intent to sue by filing a tort claim notice. The Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's office said Monday that Paul Trouette, Russell Dunne, Christofer Berg and Jesse Jones are charged with misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security agent duties and uniform requirements. Alex Trouette IV, is charged with security agent duties and uniform violations. All five of the men are associated with the private security firm Lear Asset Management, which had its license revoked by the city after the town hall. A sixth man not associated with the security firm, Michael Keller, is charged with misdemeanor battery, the prosecutor's office said. Court documents detailing the charges have not yet been made public, and the Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's office declined to comment further. Dunne declined to to comment, and neither Berg nor Paul Trouette immediately responded to voice or email messages left by The Associated Press. Phone numbers could not be found for Jones, Keller or Alex Trouette. Roughly 450 people attended the legislative town hall hosted by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, according to organizers. Videos of the event show the room erupting into cheers and jeering at times. At at least one point, Borrenpohl, a Democratic legislative candidate who has run unsuccessfully in the deeply Republican region, joined the shouting. The video of the event showed Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris, who was in plain clothes but wearing his badge on his belt, approached Borrenpohl. He introduced himself and told her to leave or she would be escorted out. Then the sheriff stepped back and began recording on his cellphone as three unidentified men approached and began grabbing Borrenpohl. The men appeared to refuse Borrenpohl's requests to identify themselves, and none appeared to be wearing uniforms. After the incident, Kootenai County Undersheriff Brett Nelson released a statement saying the agency will have a 'complete and independent investigation of the incident conducted by an outside agency.' In a Monday press release, Borrenpohl said she has heard descriptions of similar incidents from people who reached out to her after the town hall, 'reinforcing to me the importance of demanding accountability in my own case.' 'Town halls are intended to foster conversation and discourse across the aisle, which is why I am deeply alarmed that private security dragged me out of the public meeting for simply exercising my fundamental right of free speech,' Borrenpohl said.
Associated Press
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Private security guards charged after woman was dragged out of chaotic Idaho town hall meeting
Prosecutors in northern Idaho have filed misdemeanor charges against six men in connection with the forcible removal of a woman from a legislative town hall meeting in February. Theresa Borrenpohl, the woman who was dragged out of the meeting in a Coeur d'Alene school building by plain-clothed private security officers, also formally notified Kootenai County officials on Monday of her intent to sue by filing a tort claim notice. The Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's office said Monday that Paul Trouette, Russell Dunne, Christofer Berg and Jesse Jones are charged with misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security agent duties and uniform requirements. Alex Trouette IV, is charged with security agent duties and uniform violations. All five of the men are associated with the private security firm Lear Asset Management, which had its license revoked by the city after the town hall. A sixth man not associated with the security firm, Michael Keller, is charged with misdemeanor battery, the prosecutor's office said. Court documents detailing the charges have not yet been made public, and the Coeur d'Alene City Prosecutor's office declined to comment further. Dunne declined to to comment, and neither Berg nor Paul Trouette immediately responded to voice or email messages left by The Associated Press. Phone numbers could not be found for Jones, Keller or Alex Trouette. Roughly 450 people attended the legislative town hall hosted by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, according to organizers. Videos of the event show the room erupting into cheers and jeering at times. At at least one point, Borrenpohl, a Democratic legislative candidate who has run unsuccessfully in the deeply Republican region, joined the shouting. The video of the event showed Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris, who was in plain clothes but wearing his badge on his belt, approached Borrenpohl. He introduced himself and told her to leave or she would be escorted out. Then the sheriff stepped back and began recording on his cellphone as three unidentified men approached and began grabbing Borrenpohl. The men appeared to refuse Borrenpohl's requests to identify themselves, and none appeared to be wearing uniforms. After the incident, Kootenai County Undersheriff Brett Nelson released a statement saying the agency will have a 'complete and independent investigation of the incident conducted by an outside agency.' In a Monday press release, Borrenpohl said she has heard descriptions of similar incidents from people who reached out to her after the town hall, 'reinforcing to me the importance of demanding accountability in my own case.' 'Town halls are intended to foster conversation and discourse across the aisle, which is why I am deeply alarmed that private security dragged me out of the public meeting for simply exercising my fundamental right of free speech,' Borrenpohl said.
