Idaho judge dismisses defamation suit brought by Michael Boren over ‘neglect’ of case

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 836

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A Custer County judge on Friday dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary and Idaho businessman Michael Boren against critics of Boren’s private airstrip near Stanley.

Seventh Judicial District Judge Darren Simpson dismissed the case due to inactivity, but he said it could be brought back. Per Idaho civil court rules, a case may be dismissed if there hasn’t been activity in it for 90 days. Simpson wrote …

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