Idaho Rep. Von Ehlinger accused of unwanted sexual contact
BOISE, Idaho (AP) An Idaho legislative ethics committee is investigating reports that Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger had what he called “unconsented sexual contact” with an adult volunteer, a newspaper reported.
Von Ehlinger, a Republican from Lewiston, denied the allegation, The Lewiston Tribune reported Friday. He did not describe the complaint’s allegations, and it wasn’t clear where the alleged sexual contact took place.
“This episode is an embarrassment to me, but I assure my constituents in Nez Perce and Lewis counties that I have not broken any laws or legislative rules, nor have I violated the concepts of appropriate social conduct,” he told the newspaper in a prepared statement.
April 16, 2021
Idaho State Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, Republican of Lewiston, has been accused of having “unconsented sexual contact” with an adult volunteer on the legislative staff in Boise.
Von Ehlinger issued a brief news release this morning denying the accusation and saying he is fully cooperating with the House Ethics Committee as it investigates the allegation. Von Ehlinger, who is serving his first term representing the 6th Legislative District, hired former Lt. Gov. David Leroy as his attorney. Leroy indicated he couldn’t discuss the facts of the case at this point, but did say the Ethics Committee is expected to release the complaint document sometime today. (Lewiston Tribune)
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April 16, 2021 2:29 PM Associated Press
Credit: Idaho Legislature
BOISE, Idaho (AP) An Idaho legislative ethics committee is investigating reports that Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger had what he called “unconsented sexual contact” with an adult volunteer, a newspaper reported.
Von Ehlinger, a Republican from Lewiston, denied the allegation, The Lewiston Tribune reported Friday. He did not describe the complaint’s allegations, and it wasn’t clear where the alleged sexual contact took place.
“This episode is an embarrassment to me, but I assure my constituents in Nez Perce and Lewis counties that I have not broken any laws or legislative rules, nor have I violated the concepts of appropriate social conduct,” he told the newspaper in a prepared statement.
Idaho Rep. Von Ehlinger accused of unwanted sexual contact
Idaho Legislature
Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho legislative ethics committee is investigating reports that Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger had what he called unconsented sexual contact with an adult volunteer, a newspaper reported.
Von Ehlinger, a Republican from Lewiston, denied the allegation, The Lewiston Tribune reported Friday. He did not describe the complaint s allegations, and it wasn t clear where the alleged sexual contact took place. This episode is an embarrassment to me, but I assure my constituents in Nez Perce and Lewis counties that I have not broken any laws or legislative rules, nor have I violated the concepts of appropriate social conduct, he told the newspaper in a prepared statement.
Gustavo Sagrero / Boise State Public Radio
Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger (R-Lewiston), is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for “unconsented sexual contact” with an adult volunteer, according to the Lewiston Tribune.
In a news release to the newspaper, von Ehlinger denied the accusation and said he was fully cooperating with the investigation.
“This episode is an embarrassment to me, but I assure my constituents in Nez Perce and Lewis counties that I have not broken any laws or legislative rules, nor have I violated the concepts of appropriate social conduct,” he told the Lewiston Tribune.
His lawyer, former Lt. Gov. David Leroy, told the newspaper the ethics complaint is expected to be released later Friday.