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Netflix Says That Streaming Services Aren't Taxable Goods. Colorado Judges Didn't Buy It.

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 8, 2025

The state Court of Appeals overrode a previous decision in Netflix’s favor, arguing “absurd results” would occur otherwise.

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 Kelley

Jul 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. Kelty

Jul 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

By Hannah Metzger

Jul 2, 2025

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

Diddy Trial in Week Eight: Jury Reaches Verdict

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 2, 2025

Sean Combs has been found guilty of violating the Mann Act on two counts, but was found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking.

After Mike Lindell Trial, Joe Oltmann Remains Undaunted

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 2, 2025

The star witness of the Mike Lindell trial says the jury believed him, and he isn't worried about pending court actions.

Colorado Has Sued the Trump Administration 24 Times in Five Months

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 27, 2025

Expect that number to keep increasing.

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

By Hannah Metzger

Jun 26, 2025

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

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

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 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.

Hate Crime Case Against Boulder Firebombing Suspect Moves Forward

By Hannah Metzger

Jun 18, 2025

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

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 Kelley

Jun 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 Kelley

Jun 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 Kelley

Jun 8, 2025

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

Supreme Court Changes the Game on Federal Environmental Reviews

By J.B. Ruhl

Jun 8, 2025

On May 29, the Supreme Court – minus Justice Neil Gorsuch, who recused himself – decided the case of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado.

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

By Hannah Metzger

Jun 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. Kelty

Jun 6, 2025

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

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

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 5, 2025

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

Mike Lindell Defamation Trial: Plaintiff Eric Coomer Testifies

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jun 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 Kelley

Jun 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.

Denver Renter Sues Landlords for Retaliating Against Tenant Union

By Catie Cheshire

May 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.

Courts

Lindell Lawyers Ask Court to Overturn Jury Verdict

Mother: Postpartum Incarceration Breaks State Law

Courts

Lindell Lawyers Ask Court to Overturn Jury Verdict

Mother: Postpartum Incarceration Breaks State Law

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