An Idaho Republican town hall meeting turned chaotic as private security guards dragged out protestor Teresa Borrenpohl from the packed auditorium. The incident occurred during a Kootenai County Republican Central Committee meeting at Coeur d’Alene High School, where Borrenpohl and other activists heckled state GOP lawmakers over legislative bills.
The situation escalated when Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris asked Borrenpohl to leave, leading to a confrontation captured on video. Despite protests and taunts from the emcee, Ed Bejarana, Borrenpohl was forcibly removed from her seat by three unidentified security guards.
Subsequently, Borrenpohl was cited for misdemeanor battery after allegedly biting one of the guards. The security guards were later revealed to work for a private security firm, LEAR Asset Management, in violation of city code requiring marked uniforms. The sheriff and event organizers claimed ignorance of the guards.
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee denounced Borrenpohl’s actions, while the Idaho Democratic Party Chair criticized the lack of dialogue between legislators and constituents. The incident has sparked discussions on free speech and the role of security at public events.
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