The Court must still decide front pay, which is wage loss post-trial, and attorneys fees. Then, her lawyer continued to attempt to contact the DCI attorney without response. In the 80 year history of DCI, Kaiser said she was just one of two women who were promoted to Special Agent III, the highest level in a non-supervisory role. c+g4]AjC`D93P=%OEY&TJ?2m;_e[F(Q\yv|.hxysU-nu#oRmX&{;=e|h=*)X+eZR~,-Erh? Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. South Dakota DCI @SouthDakotaDCI Jun 4 In May, DCI Agents joined in a ceremony honoring the late Special Agent Tom Matthews Sr. and former Butte County Sheriff Dave Malcolm, who were both slain in the line of duty in 1946. I say so here and now. The Childrens Home Society is a front for raising cash just like the Governors Club has been. I looked around to see if anyone was noticing. WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. ",#(7),01444'9=82. I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. If we blogged about every one of those crimes it would be 100 times the volume of blogging that Mr. H can issue forth. Brady Folkens ashes should be divided up and ground into the carpets at the governors mansion and at Martys house. WebWhen Chief Agent Miller retired, Merle Melstad served as chief agent of the DCI for six months in 1955; he was followed in that post by Rol Kebach, who was to serve twenty Kaiser then confronted Erickson one-on-one and asked him to stop the harassment. Clark bemoans an America moving forward under a black Democratic president but supports the criminal actions of Denny Daugaard in a crime-ridden, disease-prone chemical toilet like South Dakota: how bipartisan. A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. endobj Zylstra Kaiser filed grievances over the demotion and transferwith Gortmaker and Attorney General Marty Jackley. >> Hopefully Lauras story, and the jurys verdict, will play a small part in continuing the message that sexual harassment and retaliation cannot be condoned or allowed.. Eventually, she was forced to resign in 2012. It caught my ear because it was so unusual to me. UM has more students, faculty and staff than the population of Rapid City. Unless she has some kind of admissible digital evidence shes screwed. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. Kaiser again said she didn't want to wait for the money and refused to sign any agreement until she had the checks in hand. x[ms6|nb 2I
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In August 2011, Kaiser was ranked as meets or exceeds in every job category. A special agent of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) sought several search warrants involving the Implicated Individual. Zylstra-Kaiser is doing the right thing by exposing them all. $100,000?" DCI Special Agent I or II in South Dakota State Government; Rapid City, SD. Powers spins this story because Dan Kaiser is a constant burr under the establishment machines saddle, and because establishment crony Marty Jackley is running for governor. Deb G, I could never see this good olboy mentality happening in MN. It boggles my mind that adult males would behave that way. /Width 1693 Then in April 2012, DCI removed Kaisers state vehicle, told her she could no longer travel from Aberdeen to Pierre on state time, removed her daily stipend, and told her that she could no longer sleep at the police academy barracks in Pierre, where she slept during the week because her family could not afford a second home. My country ranch church in northwest SD was like that. I have seen situations were women have threaten sexual harassment, to get what what they want. Thats hard to find in SD. She was living away from her husband and baby. WebThe South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is accepting applications for DCI Special Agent I or II at this time. Cops lives suck. On information and belief, Plaintiff is the only agent who has ever been transferred against her wishes[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. For the record, I was never contacted or talked to by the AGs office about my criminal complaint and I also heard about the dismissal of my criminal complaint by the AG from news media. She seeks, among other things, a jury trial, compensatory relief and damages arising from loss of past and future income, benefits, emotional distress, and other damages, with interest on such amounts, and punitive damages in an amount in excess of $75,000, and lawyer fees. %PDF-1.5
Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. DCI said they didn't have it. Come on, people! So youre saying, Bob, dont just feign it? Required fields are marked *. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB <>>>
Lauras complaint will be heard in both South Dakota Federal and State court proceedings. . I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. Amendment S: Crime Victims Bill of Rights, Referred Law 19: Incumbent Protection Plan, Initiated Measure 21: 36% Rate Cap on Payday Loans, Initiated Measure 22: Anti-Corruption Act, Initiated Measure 23: Fair Share Union Dues, revved up their attack on Shirley Schwab and Brandon Taliaferro, Food-Tax Repeal Fails, But Spokesman Claims Noem Did Enough to Promote Promise, LaMie Declines to Investigate Senators for Exercising Legislative Authority over Boobgate Misconduct, Strizheuses Get 28 More Days to Rescue Mansion from Their Own Weak Legal Arguments, Pischke Asking for Criminal Prosecution of Frye-Muellers Suspenders, Crabtree: Senate Not Likely to Revive Food-Tax Repeal, But Noem Still a Hall-of-Famer, SB 149: Senate Approves Special Fund for All Those Yummy Medicaid Expansion Dollars from Uncle Sam, David Johnson Leads Minor Republican Opposition to Meyers Appointment to Board of Education Standards, Tobin Does Not Follow Through on Trying to Resurrect Noems Anti-China Farm Sale Audit Bill, Odenbachs Center for American Exceptionalism Fails to Get Two-Thirds Approval, Noem Fails to Get Food Tax Repeal Through Committee. She mentioned she regretted telling Black[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Kaiser told the texter all negotiations would continue to go through her Minneapolis-based attorney. But MC, I am inclined to think that the more to the story may well follow the lines that Shirley and David lay out for us. there are appealable issues, but he has final say.'". 3 0 obj
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Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Dallas, TX; Search. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. . But i doubt it. All you need to know about him is that he is an habitual liar. Agent Kaisers accusations are credible to me. When watching the recordings of those interrogation videos, Mark Black can be seen receiving text messages and phone calls (along with occasional breaks while leaving each of the children alone for long periods of time in the cold, scary and isolated rooms) during the entire interrogation process. /XObject 4:2012cv04002 - Document 45 (D.S.D. << There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. ;8bUOacWkLV}g$iE"$EaH5fjov,R W4N6RFOfrE>FjZ
Zkp Y FUC#4L=p5AkLF drA*15Dxhl[JE,+0K@&Z]uo *JKLWd,|:9d=0w$Ec=yY/xIUF!JyZ1f1==4VKP,R#.U1/g nUv./m-71iqJAis Gutd 4sLwi Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. The language of the settlement agreement states the following: The payment will be made by delivering the checks to Kaisers attorneys so that the checks are in their hands no sooner than May 21, 2018, but in no event later than June 8, 2018. Black then met with Erickson, DCI agent Dave Lunzman and Brown County Sherriffs Deputy Damien Bahr at a local park. Her DCI supervisors accused her of failing at numerous job categories which just months earlier were graded as meets or exceeds expectations. That seems to be SOP for the DCI for a while now. She says shereceived positive performance reviews through mid-2011, when she says her mid-year evaluation praised her for her exceptional work product, ability to work amicably with other DCI agents and members of her task force, relentless work, and above-average case activity.. Sad, really, we were the greatest country on earth, and we cant even get this right. WebThe State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other Posted Posted 30+ LOCATION. A couple years ago I was visiting friends in RC and overheard a group at the next table making fun of the women there. Finished: John D. MacDonald's 'The Brass Cupcake'. Plaintiff apologized and stated that it was not her intent to have the office know about the issue. I have worked with the nicest, most decent, sweetest homosexual men and can tell you that I much prefer them over some straight guy that thinks hes gods gift to women. A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent is up for a national award, but he needs your help. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent Supervisor Class Code: 688805 Pay Grade: L7 _____ A. Dont ever approach me again.. Through it all, Laura has continued to handle this nightmare with strength, grace and determination and is to be commended for bringing attention to these horrific actions. stream
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z{LjS(}[v=]j>aTSy?7.ZSzvQ_e+*-Aq:)K=IooGwLMMqBR|r.k`,R&? He said, she said, with the DCI boys holding the stay out of trouble card in the form of shared talking points. She was living away from her husband and baby. In our society we do have courts of laws that seek the truth, in South Dakota justice is what the republican party says it is, and we also have the court of public opinion which can be as valuable as a court of law. Maybe it was around in the old day, but not now. Former DCI agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser says the state of South Dakota delayed paying her $1.5 million settlement, following a lawsuit over workplace sexual harassment. Women were simply good, important, worthwhile people who were smart and valuable. The paperwork was signed and finalized by the Governors Office of Risk Management on Monday, May 21, 2018. I mostly agree with you Jenny. Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. I asked my friends if what they thought about the other table. Wingnuts are spinning a tangled web and one day they will receive their just rewards. ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. Erickson said, Thats just the way I am, but Kaiser said that was not acceptable. Sexual Harassment - Hostile Work Environment, Failure to Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), Force Placed Insurance - Flood & Homeowners, Predatory Lending/Unfair Mortgage Servicing, Former South Dakota DCI Agent Represented by Nichols Kaster receives $1.2 Million Jury Verdict after Suffering Retaliation and Discrimination, Loans, Financing, and Borrowers' Rights Overview, Civil Rights and Impact Litigation Overview, Plaintiffs Public Housing Claims Move Forward in Minneapolis, Inside Sales Representative Brings Overtime Case Against Brightwheel, Nichols Kaster, PLLP Awarded First Tier Ranking on The 2023 Best Law Firms List. Indeed, Lar. MC-you got your story ass backwards. Phone: (605) 330-4862 . Since 1937, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has served as the lifeline of support to South Dakotas law enforcement agencies, leading criminal Do any of you know the complex and exhausting process Laura Kaiser had to go through before she could actually file this type of complaint in both Federal and State Court? Lets look at Zylstra Kaisers complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, to learn what thesuit is about. The next day is when things began to go awry. I told my attorneys, 'I didn't sue Marty Jackley and i'm not going to enter into a contract with Marty Jackley.'". I think it important we look at the big picture and the intricate timeline that comes into place with Lauras sexual harassment lawsuit and the criminal acts by the same state players in the Schwab Taliaferro malicious prosecution case. Kaiser successfully completed eight of the nine objectives of the plan, one of which required her to undergo a psychological evaluation. Statewide, SD. It happens everyday all over this country, yet when republicans face heat they yell there is another side to this story (without telling it) or that the perp must be proven guilty. Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. We are South Dakota's premier criminal justice and criminal investigative agency. The coincidence of the administrative attack on Zylstra Kaiser and the legal attack on Schwab, Taliaferro, and the Mette children suggests a connection, a multi-front push by Brown County an DCI to shut down potentially damaging lawsuits. Erickson acknowledged his comments were inappropriate, apologized, and said he would not make any such comments in the future [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. This is one of those rare situations where the accused should be guilty until they prove themselves innocent. SD women you dont have to put up with such nastiness. /Type /Page We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. WebIn 2018, I began my career as a Special Agent with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), where I was primarily charged with leading full-spectrum, complex Near the end of February, Kaiser and her lawyer made a verbal agreement with the DCI attorney. They were dated back to March. yeah, this is pretty much how sexual harassment is handled in this state, right grudz? WebSOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY prevention protection enforcement March 9, 2022 The Honorable Spencer Gosch Speaker of the House 500 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 RE: HR 7001 Speaker Gosch: I understand that the House Select Committee on Investigation is close to concluding its work in examining the Kaiser said she did tell Rep. Kristi Noem her story about her experience, but didn't sign or agree to anything official to have it used against Jackley in Noem's campaign, however, "Kristi is free to use it," she said. It will be interesting to see how much this one will cost as the ags office will probably have to farm out the defense of this. WebSouth Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo named an interim director of the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation on Tuesday. TFeJxXop(I#Z,k^Uv
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After the failed communicative efforts, Kaisers attorneys filed an affidavit detailing the communication issues, as well as motions with the court to compel the settlement amount on May 14. There might be more to the this story than what we see here. It is easy to figure out, the men all have the same story so they must be right and the lady a lunatic out to ruin their careers. Eventually, she was As a result of this experience with DCI administration, Plaintiff feared future reports would adversely affect her career [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. No. $20 says this thing never goes to court and is settled for an undisclosed ammount. In the meantime, let us all take a breath, put politics and rhetoric aside, and support this courageous young lady. Ms. Geelsdottir, I support all those things. There have been other situations where the woman will start conversation and steer in way to get a man to say something he normally wouldnt. We have a woman who is making some very serious allegations against a group of men. Since then, Mark Black has stated he never contacted or interviewed by law enforcement or the Attorney Generals office regarding my criminal complaint and only learned about it after the SD AG had dismissed my complaint as reported by news media. In October 2011, Zylstra talked with fellow female agent Jessica Page about Ericksons harassment, and Page took the same position: reporting Erickson would only lead to trouble. WebTo apply for a position as a DCI Special Agent, follow these steps: Complete the online application Complete the Personal Data Questionnaire Complete and sign the endobj
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Plaintiff considered his offer but decided she would speak to Erickson herself. When Zylstra Kaiser pointed out that that Erickson admitted to the conduct, Even chose not to believe her and said he was unhappy with her general work performance. Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? (no offense to the Girl Scouts). box 160 Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: 605-224-8803 Attorneys for Defendant and Appellee _____________________ Unbeknownst to Plaintiff, Black told Brown County Deputy Damian Bahr and DCI Agent Dave Lunzman, the only other law enforcement in the Aberdeen office, about Ericksons treatment toward Plaintiff. q Apply. When she spoke about her guns, commenting to her that sounds hot; Petting her hair and, on one occasion, putting his arm around her and swaying; When Plaintiff asked for his keys, stating they were in his pocket and she should get them herself; After Plaintiff said her husband would be out of town that weekend, asking her: Should I come over Saturday around 6? and, Having her watch a lewd music video set in a police department [. It will be difficult to defend Black and anyone who tries to use his words and actions as credible evidence. ~D$fQn}d0(i \I$EauuuF|]>p(_t^A :5u2t,2!u6lTN
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The jury awarded Kaiser $311,812.00 in lost wages, $498,929.00 in lost retirement benefits, and $400,000.00 in emotional distress damages. Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. Your email address will not be published. MC, the deck continues to be stacked in favor of the rapist/molester/harasser. endobj
When called to account, Black allegedly turned against Zylstra Erickson: Later that day, Plaintiff approached Black and asked why he shared her personal information. Maybe its the places I go or the people I know. Although she successfully met eight of nine objectives, Plaintiff was involuntarily demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II, which resulted in a reduction in her pay. :"x?W
YfP(iv7xE' w2^Pt6kJIy\jhQ"1Bjx Jackley's office issued this statement about the delay of Kaiser's settlement on Tuesday: "The State of South Dakota confirms today that the State of South Dakota has finalized the Laura Zylstra Kaiser lawsuit. /Type /XObject Kaiser was transferred to Pierre, demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice that we are very busy working in the background to keep South Dakota citizens safe. We have only heard one side of the story and based on that, and they are part of the current administration, you folks have already tried, convicted, and sentenced them. Lastly, Lauras lawsuit is about sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation and the retaliation that followed after she tried to report it. If Im reading MC correctly, he wants the media out of the daily political and civic activities of our society until a court of law has determined innocence or guilt. << The only thing left is for involuntary sex reassignment. P.O. << /PAGE0001 7 0 R >> We believe the both in front of me were our individual cases. So, the bad guys got away; not because they were clever criminal masterminds, but because of the corruption and incompetence of SD DCI Law Enforcement. View Background Report Sponsored Brett D Spencer 's Record in 2020 Name Brett D Spencer Location South Dakota Phone Ad View phone number Payroll Year 2020 Indeed, we are reading here only the complaint. As Shirley Schwab points out, Ms. Zylstra Kaiser was going through her experience at the same time the DCI and AG office were performing on the Taliaferro-Schwab debacle, and Blacks conduct is a matter of a trail transcript which leads to the judge dismissing the case against them with specific mention of Blacks performance being one of the reasons. Lets hope she gets a judge that isnt in the tank for the administration. None of the men, including Ross Erickson, were disciplined by DCI or the Brown County Sherriffs Office. /Length 8 0 R In the court of public opinion, the truth doesnt matter, only how it is spun. A memorial sign honoring their sacrifice was placed north of Spearfish on U.S. Highway 85. More Highway Patrol Trooper South Dakota State Government #Bh@*Jpi\uRML)p\;SuS(dO}Ziq.!n1+*T82 ,sV2
#/R9iN6]I#[v`L?K[oWC^3Ch+z;nc. Kaiser said she's not sure what Jackley's role in her settlement was, but believes blame for the delay partially falls on him. Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion.
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