The University of Idaho sought a court’s opinion Monday on whether it can release employment records for former assistant professor Ernesto Bustamante, who killed a graduate student and then himself, last week.
From the Moscow-Pullman Daily News
The University of Idaho filed an Action for Declaratory Relief with the Latah County District Court late this afternoon — as directed by President M. Duane Nellis last Friday — to seek a ruling on whether the personnel records for Ernesto Bustamante, who police believe shot Kathryn Benoit last week, can be released.
From the University of Idaho
University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis today directed the university legal counsel to seek a ruling from the courts to allow the release of personnel information related to former professor Ernesto Bustamante. At the same time, Nellis has ordered an independent review of the institution’s policies and procedures in the aftermath of this week’s homicide-suicide in Moscow to ensure that the university maintains the highest safety and security standards. The university also today released a detailed chronology of its interaction with graduate student Katy Benoit.
From the University of Idaho
After the city of Boise canceled Clearview Cleaning Services’ $368,000 contract to clean city facilities, its owner filed a public records request to try to learn what happened.
From the Idaho Statesman
Board member Judy Peavey-Derr has filed a complaint with the Ada County prosecutor’s office, alleging open meeting and ethics violations by fellow Greater Boise Auditorium District board members Mike Fitzgerald, Hy Kloc and Gail May.
From the Idaho Statesman
Investigating a situation as complicated as last month’s Hampton Inn shooting and hostage crisis takes time, and the details aren’t always open for immediate public inspection.
From the Twin Falls Times-News