East Central Reporter

Dr. Christopher Boehm, previously known for invoking his Fifth Amendment rights after filing a petition objection complaint, now faces an indirect criminal contempt charge. The case details emerged from a Judic.com docket entry dated March 20, 2024.

The court's statement highlights the seriousness of the allegations: “COURT MAKES FINDING THAT THE ALLEGATIONS IN STATE’S PETITION ARE ‘SERIOUS’ IN NATURE; COURT DETERMINES THAT C. BOEHM WILL NOT BE DETAINED AT THIS TIME SINCE THIS IS A NON-VIOLENT OFFENSE AND COURT WILL NOT CONSIDER ISSUING AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AT THIS TIME PENDING FURTHER RESEARCH OF COURT AND PARTIES; THIS CASE TO BE FILED AS CC CASE BY CLERK; ATTY FINKS TO FILE ANY OTHER MOTIONS WITHIN 7-DAYS; RESET FOR HEARING ON ANY PENDING MOTIONS ON APRIL 15, 2024 AT 1:00 P.M.”

While the specific actions leading to Boehm's charge remain unclear, there is no indication that it relates to his previous invocation of Fifth Amendment rights concerning the petition objection. Despite public interest in discovering who assisted Boehm with document copies for that filing, all county courthouse offices have denied records requests.

Unconfirmed rumors suggest Boehm may have been expelled from a Grand Jury last month, potentially linking this incident to the current charge. However, without access to the court-filed petition, this remains speculative.

Attempts to reach Dr. Boehm for comment were unsuccessful as he has blocked contact on his Shelby County First page and has not disclosed information about the charge there.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.