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Colorado court tosses guilty verdicts of paramedics in Elijah McClain’s death
McClain was walking home from a convenience store when three Aurora police officers confronted him for being “suspicious.”
“This place should be condemned”: Arvada senior complex sued over bedbug infestation
Management is accused of turning a blind eye to a bedbug infestation, causing it to spread from apartment to apartment.
Accused killer of Denver guitarist claims self-defense
“This isn’t a whodunit.”
Murder trial of Billy Strings’ half-brother begins in Denver
Patrick Lee Apostol was arrested in 2023 for the 2020 murder of local guitarist Zackary Smith. His Grammy-winning brother says they rarely interacted.
Drag-out fight: Patagonia’s trademark lawsuit against drag queen heats up
One of Denver’s favorite Pride performers is pushing back against a legal attack from one of Denver’s favorite brands.
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Anti-vax dating group sues Denver beer garden for canceling singles event
The group is suing the bar for alleged civil rights violations.
Denver Zoo sea lion exhibit subject of another lawsuit
Despite all the recent barking by lawyers, the attraction is still open.
Family of unarmed Black man killed by Aurora police sues city — again
The district attorney found the use of deadly force justified in 2024, but a state report questioned aspects of the shooting.
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Denver man was nearly crushed to death after sleeping in dumpster, lawsuit says
At least two suspected deaths have occurred this year in Colorado under similar circumstances.
Wanda James sues fellow CU regents, demands end to longest-ever sanctions
Her punishment for opposing a “racist” marijuana campaign is months longer than the last sanctions against a regent who verbally abused women.
Colorado lawyer was so good at suing landlords, he made a firm out of it
“There aren’t a lot of people doing this. Let’s cut through that and not hide behind names.”
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Trump Administration Challenges Colorado’s Large-Capacity Magazine Ban in Court
“The state has a duty to protect Colorado residents from gun violence,” says AG Phil Weiser.
Denver Drivers Wait Months to Fight Parking Tickets as New Online System is Delayed
There were 269 final court hearings for disputed parking tickets in April 2026 — compared to five in April 2025.
Denver Gym Sued Over “Groaning” and “Struggling” Weightlifters
“Unreasonable” noise from pumping iron at Summit Strong is annoying residents of the Beauvallon, a lawsuit claims.
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Tina Peters Plans Appeal to Colorado Supreme Court, Lawyer Says
The appeals court upheld her conviction but ordered a resentencing; it denied a rehearing.
After Man Spends 27 Years in Prison, Denver Court Overturns Conviction for 1998 Infant Death
Stephen Martinez’s attorney says “not every tragedy is a crime.” But the family of Heather Mares still believes he murdered the four-month-old girl.
Democratic States, Including Colorado, Sue Trump Over Mail-In Ballot Order
The order requires the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to compile a list of voting-age citizens living in each state.
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Courtney Tinker’s In-Custody Death Lawsuit Latest to Target Jeffco Jail
More Jeffco jail cases with a medical theme are on the way, according to the plaintiff’s attorney.
Judge Rules East High School Shooting Lawsuit Can Move Forward, Calls DPS Conduct “Baffling”
According to the judge, Denver Public Schools “appears to have exhibited a shocking disregard” to risks posed by the shooter.
Denver Zoo Lawsuit Alleges New Sea Lion Exhibit Was Built Poorly, Suffers From Leaks
The $19 million renovation took almost two years to finish, and the zoo wasn’t pleased with the result.
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Colorado May Allow Lawsuits Against Conversion Therapy Providers Following Supreme Court Ruling
“Now more than ever, we must protect LGBTQ+ Coloradans from the harmful practice that is conversion therapy.”