Jane Doe, accuser of Idaho lawmaker, sets stage for civil suit against Legislature
The former legislative intern who accused a Republican state representative of sexually assaulting her and testified at his Idaho House ethics hearing has taken the first step in civil litigation.
On Sept. 3, attorney Erika Birch filed a tort claim with the state on behalf of the 19-year-old woman, identified as Jane Doe.
Idaho Reports obtained a copy of the claim through the Secretary of State’s Office. Idaho Reports does not publicly identify victims or accusers of sexual assault; nor does the Idaho Statesman.
The tort claim comes six months after Jane Doe accused former Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, R-Lewiston, of sexually assaulting her in Boise. Jane Doe reported the assault and Von Ehlinger was called before the House Ethics Committee for a public hearing, where Jane Doe testified in April.
Jane Doe worked as a page at the Idaho Capitol in the 2020 legislative session and an intern in 2021.
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