CDA Prosecutor Turns Down HBO Request …
... for police report in the spanking incident involving young Coeur d'Alene mother Melissa Farrell. Sherry Adkins received this response from Mike Gridley's office: "CDAPA office declined per Statutory Authority for Denial: IC 9-335." I've called Mike for an explanation why this should be privileged information. Stay tuned.
Update: City Attorney Mike Gridley told Huckleberries a few minutes ago that the investigation in this case may be complete. He has asked the prosecutor to call HBO to explain why the report can't be released to the media.
Update 2: City Prosecutor Jennifer Tinkie tells HBO that she's afraid she might affect any future trial in the misdemeanor spanking case by releasing the police report. But she is willing to reconsider releasing the report later.