Rape

In Idaho, women who become pregnant following a sexual assault are legally allowed to get an abortion under the law’s few exceptions. But victims navigating the requirements to receive care may find barriers in local agencies unevenly understanding – and complying with – the law.

Former state lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger was found guilty of raping a legislative intern in April 2022; but before that verdict, the State of Idaho had pardoned him on a list of previous convictions.

Four teenagers are accused of raping an 18-year-old in Kuna earlier this month. Judge Robert Comstock has set bail at $250,000 for the three Boise men. A…

As the nation follows the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Americans again find themselves discussing the…

A 2016 report found that Idaho forensic services had a back-up of sexual assault evidence kits that needed to be tested. Thanks to a groundbreaking kit…

Last year, Idaho became the first state to track sexual assault investigation kits – making sure the kits are tested and processed according to state law.…

State Rep. Melissa Wintrow, D-Boise, sponsored successful legislation the last two years to change how police in Idaho handle, process and store what are…

Law enforcement agencies would have to follow new statewide standards on how long physical evidence in sexual assault investigations should be retained…

A new state audit of the evidence collected in Idaho's sexual assault investigations shows that law enforcement officials didn't submit nearly half of the…

An attorney for a southern Idaho school district has asked that court documents relating to a sexual misconduct case be sealed.The Times-News reports that…