Severson initially came to Centerville on August 18, Demented Criminal Infantile for their acronym. Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. No. By doing so, it has become clear that on November 4, 2011, Mark Black was given marching orders to get rid of a few individuals who were about the expose the state of wrong doing that would ultimately lead to major lawsuits against the State of SD. %PDF-1.5 When called to account, Black allegedly turned against Zylstra Erickson: Later that day, Plaintiff approached Black and asked why he shared her personal information. Former Division of Criminal Investigation special agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser of Aberdeen is suing DCI chief Bryan Gortmaker and former DCI agent Mark Black for hindering her employment. Purpose: Supervises Division of WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent I Class Code: 688801 Pay Grade: L4 _____ A. 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. But in this lawsuit it says 'Marty Jackley, in his official capacity as Attorney General for the State of South Dakota and Marty Jackley personally.' UM has more students, faculty and staff than the population of Rapid City. 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. /Name /PAGE0001 /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB The court of public opinion is different than court of law. Ms. Geelsdottir, I support all those things. Asking Were you horny when you were pregnant?; Saying Go ahead and walk away, because I am going to stare at your ass the whole time; Texting her to ask what color underwear she was wearing; Stating it was a good thing she was not single because otherwise he would hit on her all the time; Remarking that Plaintiff looked hot when she wore glasses. Fax: (605) 330-4860 State of South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Support South Dakotas best independent journalism: donate to. 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. >> If she did something wrong, like breaking the law to catch someone breaking the law, that would be enough. "When I looked at this, I thought it was odd because in my lawsuit, Laura Zylstra Kaiser versus Bryan Gortmaker that was my lawsuit. They are innocent until proven guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. DCI Special Agent I or II in South Dakota State Government; Rapid City, SD. I know thats not the law, but frankly, these kinds of situations make me so angry . VY9H~d&D#iu.QUCoHB(L}~JOI:xw9x0Gh=,~]\c"r-)o!Jx_%1+^Iy$UYXc,WE Black then met with Erickson, DCI agent Dave Lunzman and Brown County Sherriffs Deputy Damien Bahr at a local park. Youve already gotten more of my time than I usually give you, sock puppet. The paperwork was signed and finalized by the Governors Office of Risk Management on Monday, May 21, 2018. They got both in front of me., Erickson: Stick with me Ill take you to the promised land.. If all of this is true, then they deserve everything they have coming to them. Zylstra-Kaiser is doing the right thing by exposing them all. stream As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice Near the end of February, Kaiser and her lawyer made a verbal agreement with the DCI attorney. WebSouth Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo named an interim director of the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation on Tuesday. Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. On information and belief, and knowing Even would investigate Plaintiffs harassment complaint, Black worked with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman to formulate a set of talking points in an effort to have Plaintiff removed from the department or terminated, including planning to state they did not trust Plaintiff, she falsified the harassment to test Blacks trustworthiness, they were unwilling to work with her, and that she was mentally ill and schizophrenic[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. Jenny, how about Rochester? That afternoon, Black surreptitiously met with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman in a park. I have seen situations were women have threaten sexual harassment, to get what what they want. A friendly little safety reminder-dont play around pitchforks and torches. We believe the both in front of me were our individual cases. Mrs Kaiser is in fact Rep Dan Kaisers wife, a noted male Republican, who obviously supports her. Recently, Special Agent Krierwho is assigned to the DCIs Electronic Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes In the meantime, let us all take a breath, put politics and rhetoric aside, and support this courageous young lady. Thanks. demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. The latest Tweets from South Dakota DCI (@SouthDakotaDCI). Weighing onZylstra Kaisers mind, though, was a 2005 experience in which shehad reported another co-worker for sexual harassmentand gotten the wrong response from the boss: Her then-supervisor, Assistant Director Brian Zeeb, said her complaint could be seen as a sign of weakness and made a comment along the lines of, In the future, if you want a promotion or transfer to a new duty station, some may see this incident as your inability to get along with others. Rather than undertaking an investigation, Zeeb forced her to confronther harasser. Cops lives suck. I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. Indeed, Lar. >> yeah, this is pretty much how sexual harassment is handled in this state, right grudz? P.O. Makes one wonder if DCI does anything right. Supervisor Jason Even took the mens side immediately, accused Zylstra Kaiser of fabricating the sexual harassment allegations against Erickson, and warned her that the issue could lead to her termination. 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. She charges Black with tortious interference, meaning he underminedher contractualrelationship with DCIto cover his backside. 4 0 obj It caught my ear because it was so unusual to me. Plaintiff thanked Black for his support and asked him not to tell anyone about her difficulties with Erickson. WebWelcome to the DCI Website. This is one of those rare situations where the accused should be guilty until they prove themselves innocent. 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. April 15 came and went and after multiple unreturned emails regarding the settlement agreement in April, Kaiser's lawyer was eventually told Jackley had been unavailable because he'd been in Washington, D.C. for the previous two weeks. 4 0 obj Eventually the DCI attorney said, 'Well, we got a new phone system.'". ", Former DCI agent receives $1.5 million settlement payment after months of delay, DEVELOPING: First responders on the scene at Husets Speedway after incident, Meteorologists Facebook post on grocery dividers sparks wild debate, Police: Two arrested in overnight burglary in Sioux Falls, 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence, Frontier Climbing hosts first climbing competition in South Dakota, Washington Pavilion hosts free event to celebrate agriculture, Embe hosts FIRST LEGO League state championship, Fourth annual Womens Day of Service building hygiene kits. 2013) case opinion from the District of South Dakota U.S. Federal District Court Indeed, we are reading here only the complaint. endobj They will never be trusted again. 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 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. In October 2011, Kaiser confided in fellow DCI agent, Mark Black, about how to respond to Ericksons harassment. there are appealable issues, but he has final say.'". Purpose: Conducts independent investigations or coordinates investigations with other state, WebDCI Special Agent I or II South Dakota State Government Statewide, SD. Kaiser was represented by James Kaster, Matt Morgan and Lucas Kaster of Nichols Kaster, PLLP in Minneapolis. Thats hard to find in SD. /Resources 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. Finished: John D. MacDonald's 'The Brass Cupcake'. Incremental steps have been taken to give the victim a little better chance. 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. Kaiser then confronted Erickson one-on-one and asked him to stop the harassment. Kaiser received positive reviews throughout her career. There are just too many smart capable women in power. <>>> q "I received a text message from an Aberdeen attorney -- who i'll just leave as anonymous at this point --it said, 'I just talked with Marty on your case, hope that is OK, may I call you to be an intermediary directly with him to have no appeals?' $100,000?" Your email address will not be published. The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. Sioux Falls, SD . They hadnt noticed because it was a routine event. Ms Zylstra Kaiser encountered the same players involved in the events that led up to the malicious prosecution of Taliferro-Schwab, including Kim Dorsett. We will not be silenced. None of the men, including Ross Erickson, were disciplined by DCI or the Brown County Sherriffs Office. For a moment,Zylstra thought shed found a supportive ear: Black was supportive offered to speak to Erickson for Plaintiff. There will be no trial and South Dakota will settle for an undisclosed amount of cash. We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. << Lastly, Lauras lawsuit is about sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation and the retaliation that followed after she tried to report it. This is so wrong and. <> I filed a criminal complaint for Misprision of Felony (SDCL 22-11-12), Obstruction of Justice and Willful Failure to Perform Official Duty (SDCL 3-16-1) regarding: (SDCL 23-3-19) (SDCL 23-3-16) (SDCL 23-3-14) (SDCL 23-3-15) (SDCL 23-3-12) (SDCL 23-3-13) (SDCL 7-16-7) (SDCL 23-3-27) (SDCL 1-12-1) and (SDCL 34-20B-63). <> Remember, her life will be an open book before they would get through, and those low lifes arent just setting around playing racehorse pitch. endobj Since 2005, SA Corey has been with the South Dakota Office of Attorney General in the 5 0 obj Apply. The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. Lauras complaint will be heard in both South Dakota Federal and State court proceedings. 0 replies 1 Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. 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. endobj Plaintiff approached Erickson on or about October 18, 2011 and explained that she was not comfortable with his sexually-oriented comments. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found in favor of Kaiser on both her retaliation and gender discrimination claims. I looked around to see if anyone was noticing. Its likely that Mike Clark isnt crazy enough for Daugaard by somebody like Roger Hunt or Allen Unrubb might just be insane enough for Denny. Kaiser went before reporters this afternoon to set the record straight, she said, because Attorney General Marty Jackley is accusing her and her lawyers, as well as Rep. Kristi Noem (R-South Dakota) of conspiring against him in his bid for governor. Later in the week, Kaiser received another agreement with a payment date of June 8. Jackley said he played no part in Kaiser's settlement, but she said, she's not sure what to believe. 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. 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. Brady Folkens ashes should be divided up and ground into the carpets at the governors mansion and at Martys house. "My attorney made three attempts to contact the DCI attorney on different days -- no response. I once saw a group of about a dozen DCI agents called from all over the state to testify at a trial as they arrived and gathered in a courthouse lobby. 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. <>>> On information and belief, Plaintiff is the only agent who has ever been transferred against her wishes[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. endobj This lawsuit, wherever it leads, provides another window on the corruption that oozes from every crevice in state government, Benda, EB-5, the GEAR UP matter, and much other business the current regime in Pierre is involved in. Black attempted to shift the blame to Plaintiff and began ignoring her. They sure dont need to kill her. Kaiser said she'd been patient and asked for a "good faith payment," of "anything? 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 [. A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent is up for a national award, but he needs your help. They greeted each other with an extended ritual of feigned nut-grabbing and knee-lifts-to-groins that would have appeared immature among 10-year-olds, and was performed in front of the county treasurer and auditor windows. 3 0 obj You slime every other Republican male because MCs nave embracement of the establishment, in his bid to be named as Hickeys replacement? Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal Think about it: NorthWestern Energy is reaching an agreement with PUC commissioners whose campaign coffers they fill while Mike Rounds pushes for legislation that pads utilities like NorthWestern Energy and Xcel who are paying off his campaign debt after he promised to be the 9 million dollar man. Kaiser said she's not sure what Jackley's role in her settlement was, but believes blame for the delay partially falls on him. You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. 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? stream MC-you got your story ass backwards. 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. 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. Our attorneys are zealous advocates committed to fighting for the justice our clients deserve. If not, it really doesnt matter, their lives might as well, be over. The author Claire Wolfe once said America is at that awkward stage; its too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. My Family and I have spent years trying to report a case of $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. We would have been better off reporting these crimes to the Girl Scouts. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. On information and belief, Black then called Supervisor Jason Even to report Plaintiffs complaints against Erickson and told Even he no longer wanted to work with Plaintiff because he could not trust her. 'GE%ueEy Z"*L>O ;FVIL$E ^tjx%|{/&,8px%q|A`;%)e9SO8w% She lost her dream job and her career because she stood up for what is right. Most importantly Laura has the truth on her side. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. Not when they intend to use her to send a message. Lets hope she gets a judge that isnt in the tank for the administration. That lack of cooperation from her co-workers led to job consequences for Zylstra Kaiser: On December 8, 2011, Assistant Director Dan Satterlee informed Plaintiff she met the WIPs requirements with one exception: she had not rebuilt positive relationships. stream JOB DETAILS. {H% Q"4#H" b+X)o)0QfxR%) sY&){%=@XIO}6GLqGpbZ}Z*JvE|*T9c427]L93a>]rO[ $Y9G$\gUf E@S|#8 z{LjS(}[v=]j>aTSy?7.ZSzvQ_e+*-Aq:)K=IooGwLMMqBR|r.k`,R&? During the chain of events, Jackley's name was replaced on the agreement with, "elected and appointed officials," and then to Craig Ambach, the Director of the Office of Risk Management for the state. I am also well aware that the large majority of males are not sexual criminals. 4 0 obj Zylstra decided to talk about the harassment with fellow Aberdeen agent Mark Black, with whom she had a close relationship. (Remember, this is the same Mark Black who eventually was fired from the DCI following revelations of violent behavior toward his own wife.) A couple years ago I was visiting friends in RC and overheard a group at the next table making fun of the women there. 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. St~|AJtSZ]l!YBY?$@,!U82XV{/p*6)aPV%l[#gX[G|H5>>&AIX%q.&F%fF7vM4}"~W2(/:>)cS| a. TFeJxXop(I#Z,k^Uv "A@'(''C6eRE .Qn4vL*2{i}SaeaXCYzoKmw7'}jgaL@gWan7T4('9|K,"-w^l. /Width 1693 Preston Johnson, Special Agent E-mail: preston.johnson@oig.hhs.gov US Department of Health and Human Services, OIG . In the summer of 2011, Ross Erickson from the Brown County Sherriffs office joined the Drug Task Force and began making sexually harassing comments to Kaiser. q She was living away from her husband and baby. Kaiser was on the drug task force in Aberdeen back in 2011, when she said a Brown County Sheriff's Deputy was appointed to the team and began sexually harassing her on a regular basis. We believe the interrogations were live streamed to Pierre with someone feeding Black intimidating, confusing and attacking questions to ask the Mette children. Kaiser successfully completed eight of the nine objectives of the plan, one of which required her to undergo a psychological evaluation. 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. Anyone believing Marty and the DCI want federal probes of their white boys club is delusional. Job ID: 18640 Location: Statewide Step 1: Complete /Type /Page Black, however, told other members of DCI and the Brown County Sherriffs Office about Ericksons harassment. I hope Zylstra Kaiser rips them to shreds. >> 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. Women are not perfect. To all the men out there that need advice on how to treat women in the workplace, Ill give you a clue. We have a woman who is making some very serious allegations against a group of men. /Filter /DCTDecode endobj 2 0 obj Males write the laws in every state and DC. WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. My Family and I have spent years trying to report a case of $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. Erickson told Kaiser to get keys out of his pocket, described sex with his wife to Kaiser, and asked Kaiser if she was horny when she was pregnant, among others. To say this lawsuit is about SD Representative Dan Kaiser is merely a distraction to the real story. WebThis week, we welcomed a new Special Agent to the Division of Criminal Investigation family! Then comes Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson: In or about August 2011, Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson was assigned to the Drug Task Force. c+g4]AjC`D93P=%OEY&TJ?2m;_e[F(Q\yv|.hxysU-nu#oRmX&{;=e|h=*)X+eZR~,-Erh? My Mother first reported these Zylstra Kaiser filed grievances over the demotion and transferwith Gortmaker and Attorney General Marty Jackley. In a court of law under one party rule,the truth is whatever the one party decides it is. }1-"y, b.|7h" i>1d&1 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. . Keep in mind that I have several wonderful male friends whom I respect and enjoy. On November 4, 2011, Laura was in Pierre and aware of all of the state player (regarding her case and ours) that were present in Pierre as well. 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. Required fields are marked *. Women were simply good, important, worthwhile people who were smart and valuable. <> WebThe South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is accepting applications for DCI Special Agent I or II at this time. There are some parts of SD where women are treated with respect and dignity. The only thing left is for involuntary sex reassignment. << Thats too bad for SD and a real reason people leave. Meanwhile, Mark Black was in the Brown County DCI interrogation rooms going after the Mette children in a strategic attempt to get them to change their stories. 8 days ago. Salary Company Job Openings. I just do not understand why everyone must make this about politics because it is not. And I have met with Jessica Page, who despite appearing to sincerely want to help the crime victim, was completely incompetent. MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. 3 0 obj The only way this will ever before a jury is if Ms. Zylstra Kaiser asks for more than Marty is willing to pay: its just that simple. In March 2012, Kaiser received her worst review of her eight-year career. 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.. 2 0 obj Lets look at Zylstra Kaisers complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, to learn what thesuit is about. Q The Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation, Bryan Gortmaker, first received the compromise settlement agreement and release in full of all claims on Friday, May 18, 2018. That agreement along with forthcoming agreements included a non-disparagement clause, which forbid Kaiser from saying anything negative about the case, the people involved in the case or her former employer. . /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792] 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. stream She now runs her own private investigation company. Both grievances were denied. Plaintiff apologized and stated that it was not her intent to have the office know about the issue. 1 0 obj WebOur special agents are full-spectrum criminal investigators, handling all manners of felony-level criminal activity. Learn from the gay men. 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. Comment on blogs in support of these things? endstream Nor is it about what is happening at the University of Minnesota. Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. I acknowledge MCs point that there is surely more to the story. Statewide, SD. . ",#(7),01444'9=82. The jury found that Kaiser suffered retaliation and gender discrimination after she complained of sexual harassment by one of her colleagues in October 2011. Kaiser told the texter all negotiations would continue to go through her Minneapolis-based attorney. The circuit court approved the Your email address will not be published. Following a five-day trial in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a six-person jury returned a $1.2 million dollar verdict in favor of former South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent, Laura Zylstra-Kaiser. [/PDF /ImageC] Since then, Mark Black has stated he never contacted or interviewed by law enforcement or the Attorney Generals office regarding my criminal complaint and only learned about it after the SD AG had dismissed my complaint as reported by news media. Her DCI supervisors accused her of failing at numerous job categories which just months earlier were graded as meets or exceeds expectations. The case is titled, Laura Zyltra Kaiser v. Bryan Gortmaker, in his Official Capacity as South Dakota Director of the Division of Criminal Investigation, 15-CV-1030. "On February 28th I received a copy of that agreement," Kaiser said. All you need to know about him is that he is an habitual liar. I also tried to initiate the Commencement of Proceedings for the Removal of Law Enforcement Officer upon written complaint of a citizen of the State (SDCL 3-17-6) with Service and Notice to SD Attorney General of the Waiver of Sovereign Immunity (SDCL 21-32-18) of the Defendant, but a corrupt Judge in Beadle County illegally prevented the Clerk of Courts from filing it. WebThe graph below represents the number of search warrants DCI Special Agents participated in from 2008 through 2011. Child abuse cases ought to have the same standard. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. @c`m6x\^=5^'Gb68qk!b@8hg"Xv3nK2 -gW Am 8%d>!EDB8jOpG/4Ps0 Q}Y5z0VF3,=i0U`d ~o^Lq92,r+f^$-Gxpv1yGTY/0 6Lqa{b.K!hD%D*pc?X;^3 F`c!. In the court of public opinion, the truth doesnt matter, only how it is spun. Wingnuts are spinning a tangled web and one day they will receive their just rewards. Anyone know if Marty has to recuse himself from this case before a federal judge? So youre saying, Bob, dont just feign it? Phone: (605) 330-4862 . '!kcE!>{=C9Cv G4]mY01I&Em@6cR1d>!B u ", Lucas Kaster, one of Kaisers attorneys, stated: We are very happy for Laura. In December 2011, following the work improvement plan, DCI informed Kaiser that effective January 3, 2012, she would be demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and transferred to the Medicare Fraud unit in Pierre, South Dakota, away from her husband, Dan, an Aberdeen police officer, and fourteen month old child. << 609.5 0.0 0.0 789.1 1.3 1.4 cm On November 4, 2011, (the same day that Black interrogated the Mette children as BrownCounty and the DCIrevved up their attack on Shirley Schwab and Brandon Taliaferro in the Mette child rape case)Even put ZylstraKaiser on a 30-day Work Improvement Plan,the nine tasks of which included submitting to a psychological evaluation, which DCI had linked to her maternity leave even though Plaintiff had returned from leave nearly a year earlier and had received two positive performance reviews and a promotion since then. The WIP also ordered Zylstra Kaiser to rebuild positive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Zylstra obeyed, butgotthe cold shoulder from co-workers, including Black, who allegedly told her on November 8, We are done.