An Ada County District Judge will issue written rulings on key pretrial motions in the sexual assault case against a former Boise psychiatrist who fled Idaho while under court supervision. Judge Cynthia Lee-Wallace set a bond hearing for July 7 to address the defendant’s release status and motions to quash arrest and set bail, marking the next significant step in the prosecution of Alexander Wills.
Wills, a psychiatrist accused of sexually assaulting a patient in 2025, previously posted bond and was required to wear a GPS monitoring device as a condition of release. He then cut off the monitor and left Idaho, evading court supervision. He was later arrested in California and returned to Ada County, where he remains in custody pending the July 7 hearing scheduled for 1 p.m.
Pretrial Disputes Take Shape in Boise Case
During a Tuesday hearing focused on pretrial motions, the defense and prosecution clashed over what evidence should be allowed at trial. The defense objected to the state’s notice under Idaho Rule of Evidence 404(b), which permits prosecutors to introduce evidence of a defendant’s prior conduct when relevant to proving a material issue other than character or propensity.
The prosecution sought to introduce evidence related to Wills’ prior GPS monitoring and his decision to flee Idaho, arguing such evidence is relevant to establishing his consciousness of guilt and demonstrating a pattern of evading court authority. The defense countered that allowing jurors to hear about the GPS monitoring and flight would unfairly prejudice them against Wills, regardless of the merits of the sexual assault allegation itself.
Judge’s Written Rulings Expected Before July 7
Judge Lee-Wallace did not rule immediately from the bench on either the defense motion to dismiss or the 404(b) evidentiary dispute. Instead, she indicated she would issue written rulings on both matters, allowing both sides time to prepare responses and arguments for the July 7 hearing. The judge also granted a motion by the defense to seal certain exhibits related to the case, restricting public access to specific documents filed with the court.
The July 7 hearing will address two additional motions: one to set bond and another to quash arrest—a legal challenge to the validity of Wills’ apprehension in California. The outcome of these motions will determine whether Wills can be released pending trial and could affect the admissibility of statements he made after his arrest.
Wills’ case illustrates the tension between pretrial liberty and public safety concerns when a defendant has a documented history of evading court supervision. The bond hearing will give the judge an opportunity to weigh the prosecution’s concerns about flight risk against the defense’s arguments for release.
Residents interested in following developments in Ada County criminal cases can track court filings through the Ada County District Court’s public records system. The case remains significant for the Boise community and raises questions about professional accountability within the healthcare system.