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Sandpoint PD investigating racist flyers |
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October 2, 2017 |
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Sandpoint
Mayor Shelby Rognstad |
During the past week, flyers and mailings have
been distributed to businesses and residents
throughout Sandpoint falsely representing the
views and policies of Mayor Shelby Rognstad, and
Sandpoint Police are investigating.
They contain false statements in quotes which
have not been made or authorized by the mayor.
In addition to the mayor, police say, his family
is also being misrepresented.
The flyers are nothing new, they've been making
the rounds since at least April. They're just
increasing in frequency and getting more
rancorous.
Recent versions of the flyers contain
photo-shopped pictures that are presented as the
mayor and his family when in fact they are not.
Residents are asked to notify the Sandpoint
Police Department if you have received a flyer
or if you have further information by calling
(208) 265-1482.
"This matter continues to be under active
review," they posted today to the Sandpoint PD
Facebook page. "There is a fine line between
protected free speech and criminal harassment,
defamation or stalking." |
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