HIV-positive spit apparently not a deadly weapon after all

A Denver blogs sampler. The Colorado Independent's Joseph Boven reports that an assault with a deadly weapon charge will no longer be pursued against an HIV-positive man who spit on somebody. But keep that saliva to yourself anyhow, pal. Mile High Report's ejruiz wonders if the Broncos' secondary is too...
By Michael RobertsJune 11, 2010
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A Denver blogs sampler.

The Colorado Independent’s Joseph Boven reports that an assault with a deadly weapon charge will no longer be pursued against an HIV-positive man who spit on somebody. But keep that saliva to yourself anyhow, pal.

Mile High Report’s ejruiz wonders if the Broncos’ secondary is too old. It’s a question for the ages.

Oh yeah: I’ll be on vacation next week — giving the Westword All-Stars even more of a chance to shine. Root them on.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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