Ethics panel: Lawmaker accused of rape should be censured and suspended
Ethics panel: Lawmaker accused of rape should be censured and suspended Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Updated at Share This BOISE (AP) — A legislative ethics committee on Thursday found that an Idaho lawmaker who was accused of rape by a 19-year-old intern should be formally censured and suspended from office. The full House could vote on the matter as soon as Friday, and if a majority agrees, Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger will be required to vacate his office and stay off the Statehouse grounds immediately. In that case, a new lawmaker would be appointed to fill in for the Republican from L...