Kaiser said as a result of her reporting the harassment that led to her forced resignation, she was unable to find another job in law enforcement. The original settlement said Kaiser was to be paid by April 1 and no later than April 15. Kaiser said the DCI attorney met her in Redfield, at his request, to give her the two checks. A jury awarded Kaiser a settlement for sexual harassment and other damages on Dec. 27, 2017 against her former boss, Bryan Gortmaker. endobj 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. DCI said they didn't have it. Sioux Falls, SD . Plaintiff apologized and stated that it was not her intent to have the office know about the issue. Her DCI supervisors accused her of failing at numerous job categories which just months earlier were graded as meets or exceeds expectations. stream The court of public opinion is different than court of law. '!kcE!>{=C9Cv G4]mY01I&Em@6cR1d>!B u Preston Johnson, Special Agent E-mail: preston.johnson@oig.hhs.gov US Department of Health and Human Services, OIG . 1 0 obj The sentence is always a lifetime sentence of shame. Come on, people! Over the past couple of years, Laura and I have compared our particular time lines along with documented facts and discovery. Salary Company Job Openings. Women are not perfect. Kaiser told Erickson to stop, but his comments persisted. WebDCI Special Agent I or II State of South Dakota South Dakota, United States 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants See who State of South Dakota has hired for this role To say this lawsuit is about SD Representative Dan Kaiser is merely a distraction to the real story. JOB DETAILS. As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice There will be no trial and South Dakota will settle for an undisclosed amount of cash. q Let the defendants defend themselves in a court of law. South Dakota Attorney General Dont ever approach me again.. 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. Remember, her life will be an open book before they would get through, and those low lifes arent just setting around playing racehorse pitch. The - South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation | Facebook "My attorney made three attempts to contact the DCI attorney on different days -- no response. My Family and I have spent years trying to report a case of $800,000 of fraud and theft to DCI in South Dakota. Zylstra resigned from DCI effective May 18, 2012. Cant we raise our men to treat women better than this? /Filter /DCTDecode Ms Zylstra Kaiser encountered the same players involved in the events that led up to the malicious prosecution of Taliferro-Schwab, including Kim Dorsett. 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. Why South Dakotans stand for it remains a mystery. >> Maybe it was around in the old day, but not now. 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. There are some parts of SD where women are treated with respect and dignity. Kaiser successfully completed eight of the nine objectives of the plan, one of which required her to undergo a psychological evaluation. Black attempted to shift the blame to Plaintiff and began ignoring her. In August 2011, Kaiser was ranked as meets or exceeds in every job category. /Width 1693 STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA CLASS SPECIFICATION MC, a preponderance of evidence shows that kind of behavior is common place. 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. 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. Kaiser said if Jackley wasn't involved, she's not sure why that mattered. 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. 7 0 obj WebOur special agents are full-spectrum criminal investigators, handling all manners of felony-level criminal activity. Required fields are marked *. Purpose: Supervises Division of Yea. 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. The four men decided that Kaiser fabricated the sexual harassment allegations as test for Black and decided that they could no longer trust her and refused to work with her. 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. Following a five-day trial in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a six-person jury returned a $1.2 million dollar verdict in favor of former South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation agent, Laura Zylstra-Kaiser. This case and settlement was handled by the Governors Office of Risk Management and the States insurance company. You cite a few anecdotes, and Im sure instances happen. endobj You do not have to be silent and you should not be in fear of speaking up. /XObject South endobj WebAbout us. As you look through the sections that describe the duties of the Division of Criminal Investigation, you will notice that we are very busy working in the background to keep South Dakota citizens safe. It is easy to figure out, the men all have the same story so they must be right and the lady a lunatic out to ruin their careers. (no offense to the Girl Scouts). She says shereceived positive performance reviews through mid-2011, when she says her mid-year evaluation praised her for her exceptional work product, ability to work amicably with other DCI agents and members of her task force, relentless work, and above-average case activity.. Brady Folkens ashes should be divided up and ground into the carpets at the governors mansion and at Martys house. @c`m6x\^=5^'Gb68qk!b@8hg"Xv3nK2 -gW Am 8%d>!EDB8jOpG/4Ps0 Q}Y5z0VF3,=i0U`d ~o^Lq92,r+f^$-Gxpv1yGTY/0 6Lqa{b.K!hD%D*pc?X;^3 F`c!. No need for me romanticiz about the DCI, in my relationship with Kevin Thumb there was no love. 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 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. South Dakota Attorney General When they speak, I will report. They got both in front of me., Erickson: Stick with me Ill take you to the promised land.. Our attorneys are zealous advocates committed to fighting for the justice our clients deserve. That afternoon, Black surreptitiously met with Erickson, Bahr, and Lunzman in a park. ", 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. It looks to me like she will be the one that is really on trial. Explore a Career with the South Dakota State Government Based upon these dates, this settlement was not delayed. stream But i doubt it. 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. stream WebTimothy R. Whalen, Esq. 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. 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. >> 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. box 160 Pierre, SD 57501 Telephone: 605-224-8803 Attorneys for Defendant and Appellee _____________________ 4 0 obj Comment on blogs in support of these things? Demented Criminal Infantile for their acronym. $20 says this thing never goes to court and is settled for an undisclosed ammount. This law suit may lead the way. 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. 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. Thanks. WebWelcome to the DCI Website. 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. Cops lives suck. "When I looked at this, I thought it was odd because in my lawsuit, Laura Zylstra Kaiser versus Bryan Gortmaker that was my lawsuit. MN Attorney General Lori Swanson wouldnt put up with it. % Run some stats on ethnic crimes for us, wouldja? They were dated back to March. Agent WebDowty v. D.C.I. Popular Locations. It appears the DCI & AG offices are incapable of investigating themselves, much less being trusted to know what right looks like, then do it. Kaiser received positive reviews throughout her career. demoted from Special Agent III to Special Agent II and moved to a less desirable position. They are innocent until proven guilty based on a preponderance of the evidence. I wish Laura well with her lawsuit as this has been a long and exhausting road for her and her family. <> 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 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. 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. #Bh@*Jpi\uRML)p\;SuS(dO}Ziq.!n1+*T82 ,sV2 #/R9iN6]I#[v`L?K[oWC^3Ch+z;nc. 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. Disgusted that Mrs Kaiser had to put up with such criminal behavior by a co-worker and then her supervisors. Denny Daugaard and Marty Jackley can already see Hell from their decks, Ms. Schwab: if only it was from prison cells. <> /Parent 3 0 R /ProcSet 6 0 R 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. 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