BOISE, Idaho — The City of Boise has settled a dispute with Boise Police Officer Kirk Rush, who sought damages for the alleged misconduct of former Police Chief Ryan Lee relating to a 2021 training incident.
Idaho State Police initially opened its investigation into Lee after he allegedly broke Sgt. Kirk Rush’s neck during a daily department briefing in October of 2021.
Both parties eventually participated in court-ordered mediation, in which the city’s insurance provider settled the case for $850,000, according to a press release from the City of Boise.
Boise Police Chief Lee was in his position for just over a year before the damages were filed against him. Lee stepped down from his position in October 2021, at the request of Boise Mayor Lauren McLean.
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Chief Lee did not receive any criminal charges stemming from the alleged assault, although the North Idaho prosecuting attorney called it a "close call."
