Kaiser appealed the discipline to DCI and eventually to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, but each of her appeals was denied. Whalen Law Office, P.C. Statewide, SD. Wingnuts are spinning a tangled web and one day they will receive their just rewards. As a reminder, I filed a criminal complaint against DCI Agent Mark Black for perjury and other related felonies on March 13, 2014 and ironically he was fired by the AG on that same day. The deck is so stacked against the accuser. /Length 47 Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. There is nothing in our legal system that says the public can not scrutinize public cases and come to our own conclusions. Demented Criminal Infantile for their acronym. Sad, really, we were the greatest country on earth, and we cant even get this right. 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. HB 1221: Free School Meals for Every Student in South Dakota! WebClass Title: DCI Special Agent III Class Code: 688804 Pay Grade: L6 _____ A. Lets look at Zylstra Kaisers complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, to learn what thesuit is about. What a filthy, nasty man! Box 127 Lake Andes, SD 57356 Telephone: 605-487-7645 Attorney for Plaintiff and Appellant ______________________ Robert B. Anderson May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson P.O. x[ms6|nb 2I MT?xn^PX`W,W~sW=yUWYv]sl~n/.7gW\=FI,R'Q0g1?YyY0!UG%STK,g|QMiDY@1|0zycW~[+3_YxN1piT67$bZZ ? 2013) case opinion from the District of South Dakota U.S. Federal District Court 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). >> In August 2011, Kaiser was ranked as meets or exceeds in every job category. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. Our dedicated staff have unparalleled commitment to our clients as well, and together with our attorneys, they work tirelessly to advance employee and consumer rights. 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Were anticipating special agent openings in all investigative areas across the state, so learn more about what it means to be a DCI Special Agent and how you can apply by visiting http://ow.ly/WcWn50Ii1XtSee more WebSouth Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Special Agent James Severson (Severson) to investigate Adamson. Let the defendants defend themselves in a court of law. Purpose: Conducts or assists with criminal Black, however, told other members of DCI and the Brown County Sherriffs Office about Ericksons harassment. 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. Kaiser was hired by DCI in 2003, and worked for eight years as a special agent on the Drug Task Force, a collaborative team consisting of officers from DCI, the Brown County Sherriffs Office and the Aberdeen Police Department. . << /Resources She appliedfor jobs with the Department of Social Services, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Labor Relations, and private employers but received no offers, because, she alleges, of DCIs negative references and misrepresentations about [her]employment, demotion, discharge, and performance. She filed charges of discrimination in 2014 against those three state agencies who didnt hire her. The only objective Kaiser did not complete according to DCI was rebuilding the trust with the men in the office who had shunned her. An anatomy of the dysfunction under which so much of state government operates. Purpose: Supervises Division of 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. Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? Agent Kaisers accusations are credible to me. 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 POSTED. 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. Imagine Marty Jackley complying with a federal judge to hand over DCI emails, people. The sentence is always a lifetime sentence of shame. Apply. WebSpecial Agent Cam Corey began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a Deputy Sheriff. $100,000?" e}YQYg we2)P93,g;'t}(~ << The latest Tweets from South Dakota DCI (@SouthDakotaDCI). South Dakota has a criminal for a governor just like voters wanted. FormerDivision of Criminal Investigation special agent Laura Zylstra Kaiser of Aberdeen is suingDCI chief Bryan Gortmaker and former DCI agent Mark Black for hindering her employment. Incremental steps have been taken to give the victim a little better chance. Its extremely rare that I hear women made fun of or harassed here. Anyone believing Marty and the DCI want federal probes of their white boys club is delusional. % It looks like an impossible trial to get a verdict. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . 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. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found in favor of Kaiser on both her retaliation and gender discrimination claims. I know thats not the law, but frankly, these kinds of situations make me so angry . 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 has been through hell and back and she deserves all of our support as she goes forward. 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. 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. Kaiser told the texter all negotiations would continue to go through her Minneapolis-based attorney. Indeed, we are reading here only the complaint. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent Supervisor Class Code: 688805 Pay Grade: L7 _____ A. MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. MC has taken the typical male republican position here, doubt the womans credibility and worry about future of the men involved. In a court of law under one party rule,the truth is whatever the one party decides it is. As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice Jenny, how about Rochester? WebCorey Dumdei, Special Agent E-mail: corey.dumdei@oig.hhs.gov. 2 0 obj stream /Width 1693 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. Erickson said, Thats just the way I am, but Kaiser said that was not acceptable. 1 0 obj Clark is pounding sand into our assets. Black complained to DCI supervisors that Kaiser created a hostile work environment. P.O. <>>> My Family and I have spent years trying to report a case of $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. 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. q /Type /Page SD women you dont have to put up with such nastiness. Most importantly Laura has the truth on her side. The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. 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. Indeed. 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. I have not only watched and observed her efforts these past 3 years but supported her every step of the way as well. >> For In October 2011, Kaiser confided in fellow DCI agent, Mark Black, about how to respond to Ericksons harassment. If not, it really doesnt matter, their lives might as well, be over. They got both in front of me., Erickson: Stick with me Ill take you to the promised land.. Erickson acknowledged his comments were inappropriate, apologized, and said he would not make any such comments in the future [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. % Clearly you must understand the difference between a court of law and the court of public opinion. 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.. Apply to Correctional Officer, Inventory Associate, Special Agent and more! /Height 2192 This is so wrong and. The total warrants served in 2011 were 401. This is one of those rare situations where the accused should be guilty until they prove themselves innocent. And the U of MN has added the Affirmative Consent Sexual Activity standard. $20 says this thing never goes to court and is settled for an undisclosed ammount. /XObject 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. Women are not perfect. Then, her lawyer continued to attempt to contact the DCI attorney without response. As a result of this experience with DCI administration, Plaintiff feared future reports would adversely affect her career [Complaint, 2015.09.23]. A memorial sign honoring their sacrifice was placed north of Spearfish on U.S. Highway 85. None of the men, including Ross Erickson, were disciplined by DCI or the Brown County Sherriffs Office. On or about October 20, 2011, Erickson told Plaintiff that Black had told the entire office about what was happening. I say so here and now. Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. 4:2012cv04002 - Document 45 (D.S.D. We believe the both in front of me were our individual cases. << ",#(7),01444'9=82. <> All you need to know about him is that he is an habitual liar. Kaiser told Erickson to stop, but his comments persisted. WebSTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION Class Title: DCI Special Agent I Class Code: 688801 Pay Grade: L4 _____ A. Ms Zylstra Kaiser encountered the same players involved in the events that led up to the malicious prosecution of Taliferro-Schwab, including Kim Dorsett. 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. You do not have to be silent and you should not be in fear of speaking up. "My attorney made three attempts to contact the DCI attorney on different days -- no response. 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. We need to get Gortmaker, Black, Erickson, and Jackley speaking on the record to what happened. Zylstra Kaiser filed grievances over the demotion and transferwith Gortmaker and Attorney General Marty Jackley. endobj Comment on blogs in support of these things? /Type /XObject Kaiser said the DCI attorney met her in Redfield, at his request, to give her the two checks. She mentioned she regretted telling Black[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. . 3 0 obj Ms. Geelsdottir, I support all those things. Severson initially came to Centerville on August 18, This law suit may lead the way. More Highway Patrol Trooper South Dakota State Government >> Plaintiff was reassigned to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Pierre, South Dakota, over 150 miles from Aberdeen, effective January 3, 2012. WebDowty v. D.C.I. #Bh@*Jpi\uRML)p\;SuS(dO}Ziq.!n1+*T82 ,sV2 #/R9iN6]I#[v`L?K[oWC^3Ch+z;nc. If we blogged about every one of those crimes it would be 100 times the volume of blogging that Mr. H can issue forth. My Mother first reported these crimes to agent Joshua Bobzein who was so horrible that I actually had to file a criminal complaint against Bobzein. WebBrett D Spencer worked as a Dci Special Agent III for the State of South Dakota and in 2020 had a reported pay of $35.02 and a pay frequency of hourly according to public records. Kaiser said she's not sure what Jackley's role in her settlement was, but believes blame for the delay partially falls on him. 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. 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. We are South Dakota's premier criminal justice and criminal investigative agency. That afternoon, Black surreptitiously met with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman in a park. <> Skill and professionalism are just as important as the ability to connect on a personal level. stream endstream 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. 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. Plaintiff approached Erickson on or about October 18, 2011 and explained that she was not comfortable with his sexually-oriented comments. There will be no trial and South Dakota will settle for an undisclosed amount of cash. The jury found that Kaiser suffered retaliation and gender discrimination after she complained of sexual harassment by one of her colleagues in October 2011. 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. We will not be silenced. 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.' 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. Dont take my word for it just Google it and perhaps you may have a little different view on the entirety of Lauras sexual harassment lawsuit against the State of SD. PLEASE ATTACH THE /Contents 5 0 R /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB This is about corruption in the State of South Dakota and it is because of strong and determined individuals such as Laura Kaiser that this type of unacceptable behavior will finally be exposed for what it is. Makes one wonder if DCI does anything right. On information and belief, Plaintiff is the only agent who has ever been transferred against her wishes[Complaint, 2015.09.23]. With no other option, Kaiser resigned from DCI on May 8, 2012. They are innocent until proven guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. The Court must still decide front pay, which is wage loss post-trial, and attorneys fees. WebThe graph below represents the number of search warrants DCI Special Agents participated in from 2008 through 2011. 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. 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Mrs Kaiser is in fact Rep Dan Kaisers wife, a noted male Republican, who obviously supports her. I am also well aware that the large majority of males are not sexual criminals. Phone: (605) 330-4862 . }1-"y, b.|7h" i>1d&1 Cops lives suck. I acknowledge MCs point that there is surely more to the story. 5 0 obj But i doubt it. That seems to be SOP for the DCI for a while now. Thats a wonderful policy. It caught my ear because it was so unusual to me. endobj 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. WebThe South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources believes in building, developing, and supporting a high-performing and healthy workforce. When called to account, Black allegedly turned against Zylstra Erickson: Later that day, Plaintiff approached Black and asked why he shared her personal information. The court of public opinion is different than court of law. Maybe its the places I go or the people I know. Kaiser said she'd been patient and asked for a "good faith payment," of "anything? I asked my friends if what they thought about the other table. WebSouth Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo named an interim director of the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation on Tuesday. Eventually, she was Zylstra Kaiser says she went to work for the DCI Drug Task Force straight out law school in August 2003. 4 0 obj 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. 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. )/ Kaiser said at that time she signed the agreement. She lost her dream job and her career because she stood up for what is right. $.' Kaiser was transferred to Pierre, demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. /BitsPerComponent 8 Denny Daugaard and Marty Jackley can already see Hell from their decks, Ms. Schwab: if only it was from prison cells. 3 0 obj Im not sympathetic to the cry of males being picked on.. As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice that we are very busy working in the background to keep South Dakota citizens safe. Your email address will not be published. Kaiser said if Jackley wasn't involved, she's not sure why that mattered. "When I looked at this, I thought it was odd because in my lawsuit, Laura Zylstra Kaiser versus Bryan Gortmaker that was my lawsuit. Popular Locations. Black then met with Erickson, DCI agent Dave Lunzman and Brown County Sherriffs Deputy Damien Bahr at a local park. x3>J, .$Sku4ftRQJ~}9NdHq.qP/zixl~omw77DH?cI,(RV/{~,HAI56i%R,LW|R//7,XEZ!o@%BCW%rQ5IY\FrR},X@%YtLs6IEE$Q$ YYZwLwK/woUJm7rwznh?h-;o yGH-S$$O"hIc Dont ever approach me again.. Plaintiff apologized and stated that it was not her intent to have the office know about the issue. VY9H~d&D#iu.QUCoHB(L}~JOI:xw9x0Gh=,~]\c"r-)o!Jx_%1+^Iy$UYXc,WE I reported the criminal complaint to Director Gortmaker, Mike Rounds, Dennis Daugaard and Attorney General Marty Jackley. Males need to change other males. Kaiser then confronted Erickson one-on-one and asked him to stop the harassment. Women and children cant do it. MC, how often do you talk with your male friends about the need to strengthen sex crimes laws, make sure all the rape kits get tested, put more money into child protection, really go after dead beat dads, etc? Thats hard to find in SD. Plaintiff thanked Black for his support and asked him not to tell anyone about her difficulties with Erickson. JOB DETAILS. 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. 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+ Kaiser asked Black not to tell anyone about what she was relaying. LOCATION. endobj Preston Johnson, Special Agent E-mail: preston.johnson@oig.hhs.gov US Department of Health and Human Services, OIG . Lauras complaint will be heard in both South Dakota Federal and State court proceedings. In the court of public opinion, the truth doesnt matter, only how it is spun. They hadnt noticed because it was a routine event. I truly doubt it many other individuals would have endured what she has and kept on fighting to get to this point. We believe the interrogations were live streamed to Pierre with someone feeding Black intimidating, confusing and attacking questions to ask the Mette children. 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. Required fields are marked *. Come on, people! For a moment,Zylstra thought shed found a supportive ear: Black was supportive offered to speak to Erickson for Plaintiff. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> yeah, this is pretty much how sexual harassment is handled in this state, right grudz? You slime every other Republican male because MCs nave embracement of the establishment, in his bid to be named as Hickeys replacement? 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.
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