BOISE, Idaho — Former Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, who was convicted of rape in April, has requested for his case to be acquitted or retried, based on court docket paperwork obtained by The Idaho Statesman.
Boise-based lawyer Jon Cox, who’s representing the previous Lewiston lawmaker, filed a movement final week that mentioned that there was inadequate proof to convict von Ehlinger. The Idaho Press first reported on the movement.
Von Ehlinger was discovered responsible of raping a legislative intern by a 12-person jury in April. The previous intern, 19 on the time of the sexual assault, mentioned he compelled himself on her at his house after that they had dinner.
Von Ehlinger was booked into the Ada County Jail after the decision. He may face wherever from one 12 months to life in jail and might be required to register as a intercourse offender. His sentencing is scheduled for July 28.
The 39-year-old has repeatedly denied the accusations towards him and maintained that he had consensual intercourse with the accuser, recognized by the initials J.V. in court docket. Von Ehlinger, a Juliaetta resident, resigned from the Idaho Home final 12 months simply hours after a legislative ethics committee unanimously really helpful to expel the Republican from his seat.
Von Ehlinger and Cox are anticipating they’ll current new proof, based on the movement. A listening to has been set for June 13, based on on-line court docket data.
In a separate movement filed final week, von Ehlinger requested to be launched from jail with out bond, pending additional court docket hearings. Von Ehlinger, inside the movement, mentioned he’ll abide by any “restrictions, situations or prohibitions” if launched and is ready to give up his passport.
The movement alleged von Ehlinger doesn’t have another legal historical past. The Lewiston Tribune reported that von Ehlinger was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in 2011, together with different misdemeanors. The prior fees have been pardoned by the Idaho Fee of Pardons and Paroles in 2021.
Moreover, the movement mentioned that whereas von Ehlinger has paid for a personal lawyer, he’s “unable to pay for ongoing illustration.” Cox is representing him on a professional bono foundation, based on the movement.
Cox didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark Thursday.
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