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Boren’s Defamation Suit Dismissed | Boise News
A federal judge has tossed out USDA Under Secretary Michael Boren’s defamation lawsuit against critics of his private airstrip, calling it a neglected case with no valid reason to keep going — and likely a SLAPP suit meant to silence free speech. Boren, who sued former officials over opposition to his helicopter land use, claimed his nomination delayed action, but the judge said he could’ve still moved the case forward. Meanwhile, Idaho just passed a law to speed up dismissal of similar lawsuits — a win for those fighting back against legal intimidation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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