On Monday, April 14, 2025, Tamera Slusher came forward to publicly share her story of surviving sexual assault and filed a lawsuit against Ryan Mai and the Rymo Cattle Company. On April 21, Tamera was joined by her lead attorney, RJ Ermola, for an exclusive interview on Idaho News 6 about her case and fight for justice.
GLP Attorneys Partner RJ Ermola, who, along with Shareholder Sara Maleki and Trial Team Member Rayna Girtz, are representing Ms. Slusher in Idaho, noted, “This case is more than seeking justice for our client—it’s about ensuring accountability and systemic change. Tamera has made the difficult decision to come forward publicly. She hopes her story will empower other survivors and encourage institutional accountability.”
Survivor Speaks Out and Pursues Justice
In 2021, when Tamera Slusher was sixteen years old, she was groomed and sexually abused by Ryan Mai on three separate occasions. At the time, Slusher was a member of the Rymo Cattle Company 4-H and Future Farmers of America programs. What should have been a fruitful educational program, one that nurtured her interest in farming and cultivated leadership skills, left Slusher still recovering, four years later, from the emotional distress caused by the negligence she experienced.
Her decision to publicly speak out and file a lawsuit against Ryan Mai and the Rymo Cattle Company for a systemic failure to intervene demonstrates immense courage and can help other survivors.
“I’m speaking out not just as a survivor, but as someone who refuses to be silenced,” Slusher said. “What happened to me changed my life forever. The pain is still there—but so is my determination to seek justice. No one who has been through this should ever feel alone, ashamed, or afraid to come forward. Telling the truth is a step toward healing—not just for me, but for others who are watching. I want my abuser to be held accountable.”
GLP Attorneys Stands with Survivors of Sexual Assault
Educational programs are meant to support students’ intellectual and emotional growth rather than leave them fighting for their rights and proper support after a traumatic event.
Slusher’s attorney, RJ Ermola, explains, “Tamera was assaulted and victimized by a trusted teacher and instructor who owned and managed an organization dedicated to the education of children. An organization that should have protected her.”
Educators, childcare providers, and program managers have an obligation to remain vigilant and ensure the children under in care are protected.
At GLP Attorneys, we stand with Tamera Slusher and survivors of sexual assault. We are proud to be able to defend, protect, and pursue justice for survivors across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. If you or a loved one has been put in an unsafe situation as a minor, please reach out to us for a free attorney consultation at (800) 273-5005.
