When the allegations became public - largely because of the legislative ethics investigation - Doe faced unrelenting harassment from some of von Ehlinger's supporters. No details were made public about the jury's inquiry. At one point, the judge summoned the attorneys to his chambers because the jury asked a question. Thursday before the jury decided to break for the evening. and hard work." Aaron von Ehlinger in court on April 27, 2022, in Boise, Idaho.īrian Myrick / The Idaho Press-Tribune via APĭoe on Friday haltingly described the moments the alleged assault began, before abruptly leaving the witness stand.ĭeliberations stretched for seven hours until nearly 8 p.m. Von Ehlinger talked quietly with his attorney, who removed items from his pockets as he was handcuffed and remanded to custody.Īfterward, 4th District Judge Michael Reardon told the jury: "This has been an unusual case attended by many unexpected circumstances, but I appreciate your attention. He sat calmly as the verdict was read, as he has throughout the trial. Von Ehlinger was a state representative from Lewiston, but later resigned.
A former Idaho lawmaker was convicted Friday 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." According to the intern, who is referred to as " Jane Doe" at her request, Aaron von Ehlinger, 39, raped her at his apartment after the two had dinner at a Boise restaurant in March 2021.