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Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics committee backs expulsion
Several lawmakers confirmed to KTVB that Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger has resigned from his seat at the Legislature just hours after the ethics committee s vote. Author: Katie Terhune Updated: 5:18 PM MDT April 29, 2021
BOISE, Idaho An Idaho lawmaker accused of raping a Statehouse intern resigned Thursday afternoon just hours after a legislative ethics committee voted that he should be suspended or permanently expelled for misconduct.
Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger s resignation letter was read aloud on the House floor Thursday afternoon. After careful deliberation and prayer, I have determined that I will not be able to effectively represent my constituents in the House of Representatives, and have decided to resign my seat effective immediately, von Ehlinger wrote in the letter. He added that he maintains his innocence of any wrongdoing.