Author: Janet Oravetz (9News)
-
Colorado man files lawsuit, claims racial bias resulted in murder charges
—
by
Stephan Long, the man who had murder charges against him related to a road rage incident dismissed by the Denver District Attorney, has now filed a federal lawsuit against the city and two Denver officers, accusing them of racial bias and “selective prosecution.” From the beginning, Long claimed self-defense after the June 13, 2023, shooting,…
-
ICE raids in Denver target 100 people, including suspected Venezuelan gang members
—
by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids targeted residences across the Denver metro area, including in Aurora, Denver, Thornton and Arapahoe County, on Wednesday, reports Denver Gazette news partner 9News. It’s not yet clear how many people were detained or arrested in the raids. According to a social media post from Enforcement and Removal Operations, about 100 people…
-
Highlands Ranch driver pleads guilty in death of teen killed on his way to school
—
by
The driver who struck and killed a Highlands Ranch teen who was on his way to school earlier this year pleaded guilty on Monday morning. Ruben Morones appeared in Douglas County District Court where he pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in death. As a result of the plea, charges of careless driving resulting in…
-
State Capitol building closed Thursday
—
by
The Colorado State Capitol building will be closed to the public on Thursday after an interior sewer line cracked and released sewage. According to a news release, the damaged line is located in the sub-basement of the building. While the leak has been contained, there is no estimate on how long repairs could take. As…