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MayReasonRule

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Fri Apr 18, 2025, 10:38 AM Apr 18

Six men charged after woman was forcibly removed from Idaho town hall meeting [View all]



COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The attorney for the City of Coeur d'Alene confirmed to KTVB charges have been filed against six men for their alleged involvement in forcefully dragging a woman from a Kootenai County Republican town hall in February.

The incident occurred on Feb. 22 during a town hall at Coeur d’Alene High School. A viral video shared nationally shows Teresa Borrenpohl going back and forth with Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris before being removed by three men in plain clothes.

The attorney for the City of Coeur d'Alene shared the names of the six men and their charges with KTVB on Thursday, April 17:


Paul Trouette – Battery, false imprisonment, security agent uniform violation, security agent duties violation
Alex Trouette IV – Security agent uniform violation, security agent duties violation
Russell Dunne – Battery, false imprisonment, security agent uniform violation, security agent duties violation
Chistofer Berge – Battery, false imprisonment, security agent uniform violation, security agent duties violation
Jesse Jones – Battery, false imprisonment, security agent uniform violation, security agent duties violation
Michael Keller – Battery


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Lock 'em up. Dave Bowman Apr 18 #1
send them to el salvador moonshinegnomie Apr 18 #17
and get six back in return. ToxMarz Apr 18 #20
Deny them due process BOSSHOG Apr 18 #19
Working in an occupation that you enjoy doing. bucolic_frolic Apr 18 #2
The bane of all occupations where one has authority over others. CrispyQ Apr 18 #5
having trump in a position of authority NJCher Apr 18 #33
Before my husband and I retired we both had sociopathic bosses named "John." OMGWTF Apr 18 #34
Awesome 👏🏼 it's always gratifying when just desserts are served! benfranklin1776 Apr 18 #44
Yep...... FAFO Gregboo Apr 18 #3
Typical Chicken Shit Pussies DENVERPOPS Apr 18 #13
K & R for visibility malaise Apr 18 #4
Idaho???!! Seems there's some folks there that DO care about real democracy Arazi Apr 18 #6
I see 2 brothers were charged MagickMuffin Apr 18 #7
If they're not a peace officer with a badge giving a lawful order, it's assault surfered Apr 18 #8
I am so glad to hear this. I remember watching her get dragged out of that town hall.. 1WorldHope Apr 18 #9
But not the sheriff? tishaLA Apr 18 #10
What's with Michael Keller, only battery? louis-t Apr 18 #11
thats what battery is moonshinegnomie Apr 18 #18
My point was the others had battery plus other charges. louis-t Apr 18 #38
I don't know the specifics but from the descriptions of the charges I'd guess meadowlander Apr 18 #41
False imprisonment was the other charge they all had. louis-t Apr 18 #43
still infuriating RJ-MacReady Apr 18 #12
Has Trump pardoned them yet? Orrex Apr 18 #14
Kick orangecrush Apr 18 #15
Good. Not gonna like the karma coming for them. Joinfortmill Apr 18 #16
Hey, only real cops can kick the shit out of people! leftstreet Apr 18 #21
Good. I hope they throw the book at these magaasshats oldmanlynn Apr 18 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author JMCKUSICK Apr 18 #23
The OP was just posting the headline as it reads n/t leftstreet Apr 18 #24
I see that, was about to self remove mine JMCKUSICK Apr 18 #26
Idaho Chuds. Klarkashton Apr 18 #25
Goons! SheltieLover Apr 18 #27
They looked like a gang of thugs. BidenRocks Apr 18 #28
Only took 6 men(?) to remove Wonder Woman disguised as a regular person?? NoMoreRepugs Apr 18 #29
Wonder Woman would be proud of that Idaho Amazon--I know I am. Timeflyer Apr 18 #32
I'm so glad she pressed charges against those thugs. n/t ReRe Apr 18 #30
I hope she got in a few quick groin kicks that still hurt Blue Owl Apr 18 #31
Sue them out of business. Bluethroughu Apr 18 #35
She still has a GOFUNDME for legal expenses Omaha Steve Apr 18 #36
Trump wants immunity for his goons. live love laugh Apr 18 #37
slammer for scumbags DoBW Apr 18 #39
Were they immigrants? Aristus Apr 18 #40
Good Demovictory9 Apr 18 #42
GOOD Figarosmom Apr 18 #45
Lear Asset Historic NY Apr 19 #46
Part of the country nwduke Apr 19 #47
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