The bill was drafted by lawmakers in Canyon County, where former prosecutor John Bujak has been embroiled in accusations of misusing public money and other transgressions.
A special prosecutor says he's going to try Bujak again. He's accused of taking more than $235,000 of tax payer money. His last trial ended with a hung jury.
A special prosecutor says he's going to try Bujak again. He's accused of taking more than $235,000 of tax payer money. His last trial ended with a hung jury.
The jury of seven men and five women deliberated two hours Monday before accepting the judge's offer to take Tuesday off and then return to deliberations at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
A grand jury issue a one-count indictment against Bujak and was booked into the Ada County Jail. He's charged with felony grand theft by unauthorized control.
Former county prosecutor John Bujak faces felony charges of misuse of public funds and the three-member Canyon County Commission faces public disdain for alleged lack of oversight.
The Idaho Press-Tribune reports Judge Jim Pappas denied the deal Tuesday, saying litigation would be in the best interest of creditors owed money in the bankruptcy.
He still faces felony charges but special prosecutor Bill Thompson is now charging him with misuse of public funds, which carries up to 14 years in prison.
He still faces felony charges but special prosecutor Bill Thompson is now charging him with misuse of public funds, which carries up to 14 years in prison.