06-03-2019, 12:38 PM
(06-02-2019, 12:10 AM)pbrower2a Wrote: I'd say thatWhile there were many corrections that needed to be made, the unfortunate byproduct of all the crackdowns has cause political correctness to really get out of hand. Even a sincere compliment in some cases can be seen in some circles and suspicion of harassment. Very often there could be some misunderstandings which can cause much friction and embarrassments to say the least. This does not in any way excuse obvious abusers such as Cosby and Weinstein. Yet both were able to get away with their misdeeds for many years. Even in the heady Awakening years you or I probably couldn't have. Each case should be considered on its merit.
(1) being a lobbyist and a former Party chair for the dominant Party in the state makes one significant, as the line between electoral politics and lobbying is thin, and
(2) risking a felony conviction is very much at risk.
This said, the thread got lost for lack of use. It is still relevant, and as the 4T gets increasingly serious, personal misconduct, especially if sexual in theme, gets increasingly-severe consequences.
Quote:Boise Police on Thursday arrested Jonathan Parker — a lobbyist and former Idaho Republican Party chairman — and booked him into the Ada County Jail on a felony first-degree stalking charge.
According to the criminal complaint, on or between May 16 and May 30, Parker “did knowingly and maliciously engage” in conduct that “seriously alarmed, annoyed or harassed (his wife) Kelly Parker.” The complaint states that Parker’s conduct included “repeatedly hiding in bushes, masturbating, disguising himself with a wig” at or near her apartment complex.
On May 30, police said they received a call about a man acting strangely near homes in the 300 block of N. Whitewater Park Blvd. Officers made contact with that man and identified him as Parker. Further investigation revealed that there is an active protection order between Parker and a woman living nearby — his wife — and Parker was then arrested.
Parker and his wife are in divorce proceedings and a temporary restraining order is in place until the divorce is adjudicated.
Parker, 39, was arraigned Friday afternoon in Ada County district court. During his video arraignment, the prosecutor told the judge that police responded to a report of a man looking into windows and fondling himself. When police arrived, they learned that Parker’s estranged wife lived in the complex.
Parker told police that he was there to scare a different female, but police said they were not able to contact this person. The prosecutor also noted that Parker’s estranged wife has previously reported him staring into her windows.
Former GOP Idaho attorney general David Leroy represented Parker during the arraignment. Leroy told the judge that the incident was a “grand misunderstanding” and that Parker had been invited to a costume party at the apartment complex.
The judge set bond at $80,000 and issued a no-contact order, which bars Parker from getting within 500 feet of his wife.
Parker’s preliminary hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. June 14.
Parker resigned from his GOP post on Feb. 18.
Read more here: https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/poli...rylink=cpy
Disgusting, huh? You would think that political figures would learn from the examples of others.