After Boise statue defaced, Abraham Lincoln experts discuss his legacy
An Abraham Lincoln statue at Julia Davis Park in Boise was covered with red chalk paint accompanied by political posters. Author: Joe Parris Updated: 6:20 PM MST February 1, 2021
BOISE, Idaho The Abraham Lincoln statue at Julia Davis Park in Boise was defaced with red chalk paint and signs with political messaging. Former Idaho Attorney General and Abraham Lincoln historian Dave Leroy says the Lincoln statue that was defaced overnight stands for something he knows Idaho is proud of.
“Lincoln created Idaho territory in part to assure during the throws of the Civil War that all of the people in this territory remain forever free,” Leroy said. “This bronze historic statue takes no position on modern day political issues. Instead Lincoln in Idaho is ever emblematic that freedom and equality and liberty for all people shall always prevail in this state.”
Abraham Lincoln Statue in Idaho Vandalized, No Permanent Damage
A statue of former President Abraham Lincoln was hit by vandals in Idaho.
Boise police officers responded on Monday to a report of vandalism at the bronze statue in Julia Davis Park. They found the statue defaced with paint, feces, and signs.
City crews arrived and cleaned up the mess.
Officers are investigating and trying to identify those responsible.
“Defacing a venerated object to provoke an emotional response will not help us rise to our better selves,” Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee said in a statement.
“Vandalism is a crime, never appropriate, and those committing these crimes will be held accountable,” added Mayor Lauren McLean, a Democrat. “At a time when our democracy is fragile, this is particularly disturbing as President Lincoln sought to keep our fractured nation together and to address the scourge of slavery losing his life for it. On the first day of Black History month, it’s essential to h
PAYETTE
A Boise man who was connected to cases of defrauding Medicare and Idaho Medicaid was sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison Monday.
The allegations about Scott Alexander Laney, 38, were initially forwarded to the Idaho Attorney Generalâs Office from the Payette City Police Department in 2016, confirmed Chief John Plaza in a phone interview this morning. That was a while before his time and even before the detective who handled the case.
âThe wheels of justice turn slowly, but they grind finely,â Plaza said.
According to the report on file, a local doctorâs office, Healthcare With Heart, had suspected fraud there and contacted the Payette Police Department. The detective at the time, then investigated the case and decided it needed to go to the Attorney General, according to Plaza.
Legislators introduce bill to criminalize abortion in Idaho
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BOISE Two Idaho representatives have proposed legislation that would allow the prosecution of abortion in Idaho, despite federal laws that make the practice legal.
Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, and Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg, proposed the Idaho Abortion Human Rights Act on Thursday. If passed, the bill would repeal a current Idaho Law that allows legal abortion, then add a new section making it illegal for anyone to perform, obtain or attempt an abortion at conception.
“I’m 100% pro-life,” Nate told EastIdahoNews.com. “I think we should always have the opportunity to vote to protect life.”
Rexburg senator leads way for restitution for Tapp, wrongfully convicted
Christopher Tapp speaks in favor of the Wrongful Conviction Act alongside bill sponsor Senator Doug Ricks.
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - A Rexburg Senator is among Idaho lawmakers who are leading the way for a bill that would compensate people who have been wrongfully incarcerated in Idaho s justice system.
On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee voted unanimously to approve Senate Bill 1027, the Idaho Wrongful Conviction Act. If made into law, people who are wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for a felony crime will be compensated $62,000 for each year of incarceration.