Author: Special to Colorado Politics
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Family of Elijah McClain files federal wrongful death lawsuit
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The family of 23-year-old Elijah McClain filed a 106-page civil lawsuit in federal court Tuesday against the city of Aurora and 15 other defendants, including Aurora police officers, a paramedic and the medical director of Aurora Fire Rescue. McClain died after a police stop on Aug. 24, 2019, after a 911 call which reported him…
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Investigation still underway into incident where DPS Director Tay Anderson was injured
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The investigation is still underway over an incident where Denver Public Schools director Tay Anderson was briefly hospitalized after a scuffle with police during the dispersal of a large homeless encampment across from the state Capitol on July 29. Anderson was one of many who confronted officials blocking a gate that had been stood up…
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RTD Board of Directors considers revenue forecast change, ‘less severe’ budget cut scenario
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The RTD Board of Directors approved a new revenue forecast last week with a “less severe” budget-cutting scenario for 2021 than previously thought. This latest forecast estimates that RTD will take in $565 million in revenue for 2020, a $62 million improvement from the May forecast. During the July 28 study session, the board heard…
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Report: Aurora, Denver police data shows use of force used more often against Black people
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As discussions over police violence continue throughout the nation, two Denver-area police departments have been reported as using force against Black people at a higher rate than other races. A report by The Denver Post found that nearly half — 47% — of those who Aurora police officers struck, tackled, pepper sprayed, tased or shot…
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Protesters rally in Aurora, stop traffic in call for justice for Elijah McClain (PHOTOS)
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Saturday’s rally for Elijah McClain started with the president of the Aurora branch of the NAACP escorting counter protesters away from the Aurora Municipal Center and ended with division, riot gear, a traffic-stopping march and tear gas. Demonstrators gathered on the green lawn outside of the Aurora Police Department Headquarters on the afternoon of June…
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Polis signs historic police reform bill, among first in the nation
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There were speeches of jubilation, gratitude and even anger Friday, as Colorado became one of the first states in the nation to act on police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s death. “It’s now the law in Colorado!” Governor Jared Polis yelled immediately after signing Senate Bill 217 into law. Family members of victims,…