Idaho lawmaker von Ehlinger case illustrates survivors' trauma
About 972 of every 1,000 perpetrators of sexual assault will never face a conviction, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
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About 972 of every 1,000 perpetrators of sexual assault will never face a conviction, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Experts say the conviction of a former Idaho lawmaker who raped a legislative intern was a rare victory for prosecutors in a justice system that can be fraught with trauma for assault survivors.
Aaron von Ehlinger 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...
Aaron Von Ehlinger was found guilty Friday of rape. He was found not guilty of sexual penetration with a foreign object.
Aaron von Ehlinger, 39, was convicted by a court in Boise on Friday after 11 hours of jury deliberations. He will be sentenced on July 28, and could face life in prison.