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Denver Police Districts’ Crime Report Card

Denver Police Districts’ Crime Report Card

By Michael RobertsJanuary 23, 2020

Even districts where crime fell have areas of concern.

Denver Cop’s Sex-Crime Bust Isn’t as Rare as You Think

Denver Cop’s Sex-Crime Bust Isn’t as Rare as You Think

By Michael RobertsJanuary 20, 2020

Johnny Leon-Alvarez is only the latest officer to face such allegations.

Susan Holmes on Dismissal of Red Flag Motion Against Cop Who Killed Her Son

Susan Holmes on Dismissal of Red Flag Motion Against Cop Who Killed Her Son

By Michael RobertsJanuary 16, 2020

Susan Holmes’s petition was dismissed in court today.

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These Loved Ones of Murder Victims Oppose Colorado’s Death Penalty

These Loved Ones of Murder Victims Oppose Colorado’s Death Penalty

By Michael RobertsJanuary 15, 2020

A new report supports ending capital punishment in Colorado.

Mom Seeking Justice for Son Killed by Police Uses Red Flag Law Against Cop

Mom Seeking Justice for Son Killed by Police Uses Red Flag Law Against Cop

By Michael RobertsJanuary 15, 2020

Susan Holmes’s son was killed by a CSU police officer.

Three Officer-Involved Shootings and Two Dead in Thirteen Hours

Three Officer-Involved Shootings and Two Dead in Thirteen Hours

By Michael RobertsJanuary 13, 2020

The grisly 2019 police-shooting record may not last long.

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Tragic Truck Driver Crash Case in Flux After Attorney Drops Out

Tragic Truck Driver Crash Case in Flux After Attorney Drops Out

By Michael RobertsJanuary 10, 2020

Attorney Rob Corry has withdrawn from the case.

Auction of Christopher Watts Murder House Rescheduled Again

Auction of Christopher Watts Murder House Rescheduled Again

By Michael RobertsJanuary 10, 2020

This is the fourth postponement over nearly ten months.

Kim Chancellor Suit at Least Fort Collins Cops’ Fifth Excessive-Force Complaint

Kim Chancellor Suit at Least Fort Collins Cops’ Fifth Excessive-Force Complaint

By Michael RobertsJanuary 10, 2020

Four of the incidents were caught on video.

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Gunfire Erupted Outside Party at Airbnb in Belcaro Neighborhood

Gunfire Erupted Outside Party at Airbnb in Belcaro Neighborhood

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJanuary 9, 2020

On November 9, Denver police officers responded to reports of shots fired outside an Airbnb party in Belcaro.

Bryan Hunt Menacing Deal Shows Limits of the Insanity Plea

Bryan Hunt Menacing Deal Shows Limits of the Insanity Plea

By Michael RobertsJanuary 8, 2020

Individuals can plead insanity on crimes as minor as speeding.

Denver Cops’ Bloody Start to 2020: Two Suspects Killed in Six Days

Denver Cops’ Bloody Start to 2020: Two Suspects Killed in Six Days

By Michael RobertsJanuary 7, 2020

Both of the officer-involved shootings were fatal.

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Boulder Uber, Lyft Sexual-Assault Busts Part of Disturbing Local, National Trend

Boulder Uber, Lyft Sexual-Assault Busts Part of Disturbing Local, National Trend

By Michael RobertsJanuary 6, 2020

The arrests took place within three days of each other.

Vanessa Wilson Named Interim Aurora Police Chief

Vanessa Wilson Named Interim Aurora Police Chief

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghDecember 30, 2019

Vanessa Wilson takes over the Aurora Police Department amidst a wave of controversies facing officers.

Does Anyone Care Who Hancock Picks as the Next Sheriff?

Does Anyone Care Who Hancock Picks as the Next Sheriff?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghDecember 23, 2019

The average attendance at most meetings has been fifteen people.

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Gunfire Erupted at Large Halloween Party at Airbnb in Capitol Hill

Gunfire Erupted at Large Halloween Party at Airbnb in Capitol Hill

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghDecember 23, 2019

A Halloween party at an Airbnb in Capitol Hill devolved into fights, shots fired, and 911 calls.

Are Colorado’s 68 Police Shootings in 2019 a Terrible New Record?

Are Colorado’s 68 Police Shootings in 2019 a Terrible New Record?

By Michael RobertsDecember 20, 2019

A Lakewood killing yesterday brings the 2019 total to 68.

Heartbreaking Death of Scott Breitinger and Renewed Search for Justice

Heartbreaking Death of Scott Breitinger and Renewed Search for Justice

By Michael RobertsDecember 18, 2019

The mystery behind the tragedy still lingers.

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Accused Racist Cory Reeves Faces Possible Expulsion From Air Force

Accused Racist Cory Reeves Faces Possible Expulsion From Air Force

By Michael RobertsDecember 17, 2019

Cory Reeves had been demoted but remained on active duty.

Beyond Bars: Hassan Latif Gives Former Inmates Like Himself a Second Chance

Beyond Bars: Hassan Latif Gives Former Inmates Like Himself a Second Chance

By Sara FlemingDecember 17, 2019

Second Chance Center in Aurora helps formerly incarcerated people transition back to society by providing not just resources, but mentorship and community from people who have shared similar struggles.

Office of the Municipal Public Defender Overburdened With Massive Caseloads

Office of the Municipal Public Defender Overburdened With Massive Caseloads

By Sara FlemingDecember 17, 2019

Attorneys in Denver Chief Public Defender Alice Norman’s office provide legal defense for indigent clients, but often handle double the case load recommended by the American Bar Association.

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Attorney: Colorado’s “Fleeing Felon” Statute Is Unconstitutional

Attorney: Colorado’s “Fleeing Felon” Statute Is Unconstitutional

By Michael RobertsDecember 16, 2019

The law is seen as giving cops carte blanche to shoot suspects on the run.

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