Erik Osborn found guilty, faces up to 24 years in prison

We've chronicled the story of disgraced One Lincoln Park developer Erik Osborn, who was accused of stealing from partners such as "Dealing Doug" Moreland and talk-show host Tom "Lou from Littleton" Manoogian, in a May feature article and a series of blogs accessible here. The latest development? Osborn has been...

By Michael Roberts

December 18, 2009

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We've chronicled the story of disgraced One Lincoln Park developer Erik Osborn, who was accused of stealing from partners such as "Dealing Doug" Moreland and talk-show host Tom "Lou from Littleton" Manoogian, in a May feature article and a series of blogs accessible here.

The latest development? Osborn has been found guilty of two felony theft counts.

The story's not over. There's a third theft charge pending against Osborn, and he's pleaded not guilty in relation to it. But no matter what happens in that matter, he's due to be sentenced for the other two -- and he could wind up with a 24-year sentence. Get more details from a release from the Denver District Attorney's Office below:

DEVELOPER FOUND GUILTY

A Denver jury has found a local developer guilty today of felony theft in connection with two Denver area development projects. The guilty verdicts came following a 2-week trial and a day and a half of deliberations.

Erik Osborn (dob: 02-03-67) was charged by indictment with two counts of theft (F3) and was found guilty on both counts today.

Osborn was accused of diverting money from two development projects and using the money for improvements to his personal home. The indictment alleges that about $108,000 was diverted from a project at 5351 S. Roslyn Street in Greenwood Village and about $147,000 was diverted from a project at One Lincoln Park in Denver.

Osborn also faces another theft case. He entered a not guilty plea in connection with that case.

He was led from the courtroom in handcuffs, pending his ability to post a $50,000. His sentencing date is scheduled for February 5, 2010. He faces up to 24 years in prison.

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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.

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