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Suzanne and Barry Morphew

Judge Modifies Bond for Barry Morphew in Wife’s Murder Case, Orders He Stay in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 2, 2025

The trial against Barry Morphew for the murder of his wife, Suzanne, is expected to begin in the summer of 2026.

Man speaks to crowd

Colorado Has Sued the Trump Administration 33 Times in Six Months

By Catie CheshireAugust 5, 2025

Expect that number to keep increasing.

Joe Oltmann in his studio

Election Denier Joe Oltmann Ordered to Pay $90,000 for Refusal to Cooperate With Court

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 4, 2025

The right-wing Colorado podcaster was fined for fleeing a deposition and ordered to pay opponent Eric Coomer’s legal fees.

man lies on the ground of jail cell

Fifteen Hours to Die: How Daniel Foard Suffered While Jailers Watched

By Michael RobertsJuly 21, 2025

The lawsuit filed on July 21 spreads the blame for the tragedy.

Mike Lindell in prayer before his defamation trial began on Monday in a Denver federal courthouse

Mike Lindell Lawyers Ask Court to Overturn Jury’s Defamation Verdict

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 15, 2025

Lindell’s attorneys – recently fined for submitting an error-riddled motion authored by AI – submitted a motion challenging June’s outcome.

Jefferson county courthouse

Postpartum Case Tests Colorado Law Against Imprisoning Pregnant Women

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 10, 2025

Bridget Moreno believes postpartum protections should keep her out of custody, but Colorado prosecutors argue that she’s abusing a new state law.

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Mike Lindell in front of the Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse Monday morning

Mike Lindell’s Attorneys Fined for Using AI During Defamation Trial

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 7, 2025

Before the trial began, the MyPillow CEO’s lead counsel filed an error-riddled court document authored by a hallucinating AI, according to the judge.

The front of the Aurora Municipal Court.

Aurora Judge Dismisses Anti-Semitism Defense by Controversial “Slumlord”

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 3, 2025

The judge ruled that Zev Baumgarten failed to prove that city code enforcers targeted him because he’s Jewish.

Barry Morphew Back in Colorado, Facing Charge for Wife Suzanne’s Murder

Barry Morphew Back in Colorado, Facing Charge for Wife Suzanne’s Murder

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 2, 2025

After his arrest in Arizona, he made his first Colorado court appearance in the new murder case on Tuesday.

Camp IdRaHaJe summer camp sign

Christian Summer Camp Ends Lawsuit Over Colorado Gender Policy…After Learning It Never Applied

By Hannah MetzgerJune 26, 2025

State officials say Camp IdRaHaJe was never under a threat of closure, despite the camp’s claims of an imminent shutdown.

photos of broken down apartment complex

Mint Urban Infinity Sued by Tenants Again, This Time Targeting New Property Owner

By Catie CheshireJune 25, 2025

Tenants say new property manager Cortland hasn’t improved conditions, and believe they’re subject to the same conditions that just won former residents $13.5 million.

woman in israeli flag

Hate Crime Case Against Boulder Firebombing Suspect Moves Forward

By Hannah MetzgerJune 18, 2025

Attorneys debated whether suspect Mohamed Soliman was motivated by the victims’ political views or their national origin.

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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell outside the courtroom where a jury found him liable for defamation

Jury Finds MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Liable for Defamation

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 17, 2025

Former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer prevailed in his lawsuit against Lindell, but the award fell short of his request.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell outside the Arraj Courthouse on the first day of his defamation trial.

Mike Lindell Defamation Trial: Lindell Takes the Stand

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 11, 2025

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell testified in his own defense Monday and Tuesday

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell puts two thumbs up outside the courtroom where he's being sued for defamation

Mike Lindell Defamation Trial: Joe Oltmann Takes the Stand

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 8, 2025

The Colorado podcaster at the center of the case insists on the plaintiff’s guilt.

outside the boulder county courthouse

Boulder Firebombing Suspect Charged with Federal Hate Crime, Adding to 118 State Charges

By Hannah MetzgerJune 6, 2025

Mohamed Sabry Soliman is also facing charges for attempted murder, assault, animal cruelty and more.

The City and County of Denver will clear active arrest warrants for low-level crimes this Saturday at the "Fresh Start" event.

Order in the Courts: Clear Your Arrest Warrants This Weekend!

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 6, 2025

Metro Denver courts will clear warrants for misdemeanors and low-level felonies issued in Colorado as part of the Fresh Start program.

Denver Purina pet food plant

One Lawsuit Against Purina for Stinking Up Denver Was Dropped – but Another Was Already Filed

By Catie CheshireJune 5, 2025

Plaintiffs argue that the stench created by Purina making pet food is a nuisance that has hurt their property values.

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Mike Lindell in front of the Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse Monday morning

Mike Lindell Defamation Trial: Plaintiff Eric Coomer Testifies

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 5, 2025

The former Dominion Voting Systems employee is suing the MyPillow CEO for defamation.

Mike Lindell of MyPillow tosses a MAGA hat into the air

MyPillow CEO Defamation Trial Begins in Downtown Denver

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 2, 2025

A former executive at Dominion Voting Systems is suing election denier Mike Lindell over the pillow mogul’s claims that he rigged the 2020 election.

apartment entrance

Denver Renter Sues Landlords for Retaliating Against Tenant Union

By Catie CheshireMay 29, 2025

At Viña Apartments in northeast Denver, doors don’t lock and trash chutes aren’t cleaned, according to tenants. After forming union, they were threatened with eviction.

An empty courtroom.

Colorado’s Elderly Will Still Have to Serve Jury Duty, Thanks to Governor’s Veto

By Hannah MetzgerMay 20, 2025

Lawmakers passed a bill to let Coloradans age 72 and older opt out of jury duty. Governor Jared Polis vetoed the policy.

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