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Shooting of Man With Fake Gun Deemed Justified

Shooting of Man With Fake Gun Deemed Justified

Aurora: It Isn't Our Fault Elijah McClain Died

Aurora: It Isn't Our Fault Elijah McClain Died

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Claim: Denver Cops at Protests Shoot to Maim

By Michael Roberts
Nov 6, 2020

Michael Acker was being a good Samaritan when he was hit.
McClain Attorney: Aurora PD Reform Plan Echoes Broken Promises

By Michael Roberts
Oct 23, 2020

Mari Newman believes actions speak louder than words.
Protests Shooting: Matthew Dolloff Charged, Jeremiah Elliott Menaced

By Michael Roberts
Oct 19, 2020

Jeremiah Elliott is raising money for a safety fund.
9News at Center of Right-Wing Storm Over Civic Center Park Killing

By Michael Roberts
Oct 14, 2020

The station says it didn't know the security guard was armed.
"Mace Me, Motherf*cker" Video and Post-Protest Killing Media Frenzy

By Michael Roberts
Oct 13, 2020

The right-wing media is casting a BLM protester as an instigator.
How Patriot Muster-BLM Soup Drive Demonstrations Went to Hell

By Michael Roberts
Oct 12, 2020

The Denver Post soon sullied its scoop.
BLM Event v. Patriot Muster at Civic Center Park: Recipe for Chaos?

By Michael Roberts
Oct 9, 2020

The events get underway within thirty minutes of each other.
Denver in Decay's Steffan Tubbs on Upbeat New City-Produced Video

By Michael Roberts
Oct 9, 2020

Steffan Tubbs sees the video's timing as suspicious.
Why Boulder Cop in Racist Incident Was Hired by Sheriff, Then Dumped

By Michael Roberts
Oct 6, 2020

John Smyly was on the city payroll more than a year after resigning.
Jared Polis's Mom on Trump Racism and New Hate Groups Film

By Michael Roberts
Oct 1, 2020

Susan Polis Schutz's film explores the evils of white supremacy.
When a Driver Hits a Protester, Truth and Rumors Collide

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Sep 24, 2020

The incident occurred during a September 23 demonstration.
Breonna Taylor Protests: Media in Denver Puts Violence Before Peace

By Michael Roberts
Sep 24, 2020

Attempts to keep the focus on Taylor were drowned out.
Colorado Ties to Facebook Lawsuit Over Kenosha Protest Murder

By Michael Roberts
Sep 23, 2020

Reports suggest militia groups are coordinating using Facebook.
Denver in Decay: Steffan Tubbs on Controversial New Documentary

By Michael Roberts
Sep 17, 2020

Tubbs expects to receive backlash for the documentary.
Activists Allege DPD Harassment, Bogus Assault-by-Spitting Charge

By Michael Roberts
Sep 16, 2020

The Afro Liberation Front founder has a court hearing today.
Claim: Denver Police Busting Protesters for Protecting Themselves

By Michael Roberts
Sep 15, 2020

Possession of a helmet can allegedly lead to an arrest.
Aurora Proposals to Keep Weapons of War Out of Police Hands Fail

By Michael Roberts
Sep 11, 2020

The proposals tackled the issue of police militarization.
"Save Our Children" Denver Group Tries to Dodge QAnon Ties

By Michael Roberts
Aug 31, 2020

The Denver branch denies affiliation with QAnon.
Denver Protests This Weekend Amid Anger Over Jacob Blake Shooting

By Michael Roberts
Aug 28, 2020

The gathering takes place one year to the day since Elijah McClain died.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Firing Gun at Protests Also Launched Firework at Capitol

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 26, 2020

Federal prosecutors have charged Felix Missael Alva with possessing a firearm while being an undocumented immigrant.

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