Tom Fleming
Legal
City of Boise settles discrimination lawsuit from former BPD internal affairs captain
After years of litigation, the City of Boise reached a settlement with a former high-ranking Boise Police Department official over allegations of discrimination.
On...
Legal
Retired BPD Captain’s discrimination lawsuit sent back for trial by Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
A lawsuit from a retired Boise Police Department Captain will see a jury after all.
On Tuesday, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Ninth...
Legal
Retired BPD Captain appeals dismissed discrimination suit to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
A retired BPD Captain is taking his claim he was illegally retaliated against by the City of Boise to a higher court.
Earlier this...
Legal
You Asked: How much did the City of Boise spend on lawsuits related to former BPD Chief Lee’s conduct?
The departure of Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee racked up legal costs, as well as headlines, for the City of Boise in the past...
Legal
Federal judge dismisses retired BPD Captain’s discrimination suit against Boise over Chief Lee investigations
A federal judge ruled against a now-retired BPD captain in his lawsuit alleging he was pushed into retirement in 2022 as retaliation for his...
Legal
City of Boise legal bills increase to defend suit from BPD Sgt. injured by Chief Ryan Lee
Costs are going up for the City of Boise to defend against a lawsuit from a Boise Police Department sergeant injured in a department...
Legal
‘Emotional terrorism’: Complaints behind report that prompted BPD Chief Lee’s firing revealed
For nearly a year and a half since former Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee was asked to step down from his post, many specific...
Elections
Bieter, Jordan blast McLean in fundraising email for Mike Masterson
Two of Mike Masterson's political allies are ratcheting up their public criticism of Mayor Lauren McLean as the November election draws near.
On Thursday,...
Politics
BPD probe starts dust-up between investigating firm and lawyer for Jesus Jara and Tom Fleming
The lead investigator and the attorney for two former city employees are at odds over their potential participation in the ongoing probe into racism...
Boise
In wake of BPD investigation, city provides new details on steps it took to investigate complaints against Lee
Last week, after a series of racist comments from former Boise Police Captain Matt Bryngelson and his appearance at a conference for white supremacists...