Officers recount unusual encounters in trial of ex-Caldwell Sgt. Ryan Bendawald

Former Caldwell Police Sgt. Ryan Bendawald is on trial in Boise’s federal courthouse, facing three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law and two counts of federal bribery. Prosecutors allege he used his badge to sexually abuse women.

Cameras are not allowed inside the courtroom.

On Tuesday, prosecutors called three current and former Caldwell police officers to the stand, each describing encounters with the same woman in December 2018…

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