Town halls are meant for civic discussion, but one Idaho event spiraled into chaos when private security dragged out a disruptive and hostile woman mid-meeting. Now, five guards are facing criminal charges, and a lawsuit may be coming.
Key Facts:
- Five men from Lear Asset Management were charged after forcibly removing Teresa Borrenpohl from a GOP town hall on February 22.
- Charges include misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment, and violations of security agent duties and uniform regulations.
- The incident took place at Coeur d’Alene High School during a speech by Rep. Tony Wisniewski about abortion.
- Borrenpohl was dragged from her seat and held on the floor while pleading for the men to identify themselves.
- The victim has filed a tort claim and is expected to sue, alleging a violation of her free speech rights.
The Rest of the Story: Idaho Town Hall Assault Leads to Legal Fallout
During a February 22 town hall hosted by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee at Coeur d’Alene High School, Teresa Borrenpohl disrupted the meeting with a shouted remark as Republican Rep. Tony Wisniewski discussed abortion.
Shortly afterward, private security guards from Lear Asset Management confronted her, attempting to physically remove her from her seat.
The video footage shows the guards dragging her to the floor while she asked who they were and pleaded for help.
She was heard yelling that her hair was being pulled and questioned whether the men were deputies.
No law enforcement was involved in the removal, and the local sheriff later confirmed that no deputies were present at the town hall.
Five men—Paul Trouette, Russell Dunne, Christofer Berg, Jesse Jones, and Alex Trouette IV—now face various misdemeanor charges.
The city of Coeur d’Alene revoked Lear Asset Management’s license following the incident
BREAKING: Teresa Borrenpohl, shown here being dragged from a GOP Idaho Town hall, is now seeking $5 MILLION from the sheriff; the men who dragged her from the town hall; and others she blames for her injuries, both constitutional and physical. pic.twitter.com/VK75YwJ7id
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) April 22, 2025
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Commentary: Disruption Met With Excess Force—Two Wrongs Don’t Make It Right
This wasn’t just a town hall—it was a flashpoint.
The woman came to cause a scene, and she got exactly what she wanted.
But the guards’ reaction was wrong, plain and simple.
Instead of calling police, they acted as if they were above the law.
Pinning her to the floor in front of 450 people only gave her ammunition.
It doesn’t matter what her political intentions were—private contractors shouldn’t be making arrests or roughing people up.
They turned a routine political event into a media circus.
If the goal was to maintain order, they failed miserably.
Events like this damage trust and hand the other side a victory in the court of public opinion.
Let law enforcement do their job.
The Bottom Line: Legal, Political, and Strategic Consequences
This Idaho town hall should have been remembered for policy discussion.
Instead, it’s now a case of excessive force and poor judgment.
The charges against the guards and the looming lawsuit could haunt event organizers and set a legal precedent.
This should serve as a warning to anyone hiring private security for political events.
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