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Criminal case against former Idaho lawmaker accused of rape moves forward

By News Team

November 1, 2021 4:40 PM

Published November 1, 2021 5:20 PM

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - Legal troubles for former Idaho Representative Aaron von Ehlinger are getting worse.

A magistrate judge says there is enough evidence for a rape case against him to move forward in court.

Von Ehlinger maintains he and the 19-year-old intern had consensual sexual contact.

The former representative from Lewiston is expected to be arraigned in district court next Monday.

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