Kidnapper Sentenced

Jerry Dean Davidson, a registered sex offender, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for kidnapping and sexual battery. Read Between the Lede to get the main points of the story:

  • Davidson followed a co-worker into a motel room, closed the door, and forcibly sexually touched her while attempting to remove her pants.
  • The victim attempted to leave multiple times but was blocked by Davidson. She was eventually able to push him away and escape the room.
  • Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Art Verharen recommended a 25-year prison sentence with parole eligibility after 15 years, but District Judge Susie Jensen sentenced Davidson to 12 years with parole eligibility after 6 years.

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR KIDNAPPING AND SEXUAL BATTERY

Jerry Dean Davidson, 47, was convicted of one count of felony Second Degree Kidnapping and one count of misdemeanor Sexual Battery . . .

Kootenai County Prosecutor

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