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Byron G. Rogers U.S. Courthouse in downtown Denver.

ICE “Routinely” Made Unlawful Warrantless Arrests in Colorado, Federal Judge Finds

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineNovember 25, 2025

The ruling extended protections to all individuals “who have been arrested or will be arrested” in Colorado since January 20.

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Bipartisan County Clerks Call on Governor to Keep Tina Peters in State Custody

By Brendan Joel KelleyNovember 25, 2025

At an emotional press conference, county clerks urged Jared Polis to reject a federal request to take custody of the former Mesa County clerk.

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Skater Accused of Stealing Homophobe’s Glasses During “No Kings” Protest Appears in Court

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 24, 2025

Twenty-year-old Jose Cardenas admitted to taking the man’s sunglasses on his GoFundMe page, which raised over $8,000.

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Breckenridge Snowboard Crash Lawsuit Could Reshape Epic Pass Liability

By Brendan Joel KelleyNovember 21, 2025

Epic Pass waivers and snowmobile safety laws are on the line as the Colorado Supreme Court agrees to hear a case against Vail Resorts.

Sick of Your Neighbor’s Barking Dog? Good Luck Getting a Citation in Denver.

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 18, 2025

Denver hasn’t issued a single citation for barking this year. Are all of the dogs good boys, or is the city’s process too ruff?

Colorado Woman Sues Lyft Over “Sexual Predator Crisis” Among Drivers

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 17, 2025

The lawsuit adds to the troubling history of rideshare drivers sexually assaulting passengers in Colorado and nationwide.

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What to Know About the GEO Group, an International Prison Company Under Supreme Court Review

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 14, 2025

One of the world’s largest private prison companies is under Supreme Court review for actions in Aurora.

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Tales From the MAGAverse: Colorado Election Denial Lawsuits Target MyPillow CEO and the FBI

By Brendan Joel KelleyNovember 11, 2025

A local podcaster is suing Mike Lindell for millions over a failed loan, while an ally of Tina Peters claims the FBI violated her rights during a home raid.

Aurora Postpones “Slumlord” Trial to 2026

Aurora Postpones “Slumlord” Trial to 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 5, 2025

Before these apartment complexes were billed as Venezuelan gang strongholds, the city was citing the property manager.

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Colorado Has Sued the Trump Administration 41 Times in Nine Months

By Catie Cheshire and OthersOctober 30, 2025

Expect that number to keep increasing.

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Colorado Flight Attendant Sues United Airlines Over Predator Pilot

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 29, 2025

The lawsuit claims a former pilot, now in prison, targeted multiple flight attendants with revenge porn.

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Ban on the Run: Colorado Conversion Therapy Case at Supreme Court Today

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 7, 2025

Christian therapist Kaley Chiles says the state’s prohibition violates her free speech rights.

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Scared Silent: Musician Coles Whalen Faces Her Fears After Online Stalker

Scared Silent: Musician Coles Whalen Faces Her Fears After Online Stalker

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 23, 2025

The Supreme Court reversed her stalker’s conviction because his messages weren’t threatening enough.

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Denver Pastor and Wife Ordered to Pay $3.4 Million to Crypto Scam Victims

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 16, 2025

The “21st-century false prophets” said God told them to create the worthless cryptocurrency…and to spend investor money on home renovations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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