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Experts: Lawmaker rape case illustrates survivors' trauma
Read full article: Experts: Lawmaker rape case illustrates survivors' traumaExperts say the conviction of a former Idaho lawmaker who raped a legislative intern was a rare victory for prosecutors in a justice system that can be fraught with trauma for assault survivors.
Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern
Read full article: Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping internA former Idaho lawmaker has been convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern after a dramatic trial in which the young woman fled the witness stand during testimony, saying “I can’t do this.”.
Jury begins deliberations in rape trial of Idaho ex-lawmaker
Read full article: Jury begins deliberations in rape trial of Idaho ex-lawmakerJurors in the rape trial of a former Idaho lawmaker are weighing whether the case involves “power in the wrong hands” used to harm a 19-year-old intern, or consensual sex after a dinner date.
Intern for state representative reported rape, faced ‘overwhelming’ harassment
Read full article: Intern for state representative reported rape, faced ‘overwhelming’ harassmentFrom nearly the moment a 19-year-old intern’s report that she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker became public, she faced harassment from right-wing groups and even other lawmakers.
Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth
Read full article: Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads FifthAn Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday after his attorney told him to invoke his constitutional right against self-incrimination.