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Cyberattack disables Colorado public defender office’s network
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A malware attack on the state public defender’s computer system last week has resulted in the disabling of the office’s network, the office confirmed on Monday. A spokesperson for the Judicial Department said the courts themselves were not affected by the cyberattack. “As a preventative measure, we temporarily disabled our computer network and are working…
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Colorado expands access to DNA testing after criminal convictions
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A new state law took effect on Sunday, increasing eligibility for people convicted of felonies to receive DNA testing. Before Sunday, only people who are actively incarcerated could receive DNA testing. Now, it’s open to people on felony parole, registered sex offenders, people who have completed their sentences, and people who were found not guilty…
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Aurora man receives probation for threatening to kill Gov. Jared Polis
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An Aurora man who threatened to shoot Gov. Jared Polis pleaded guilty to retaliation charges on Monday and was sentenced to four years of probation. Jeromie Rose, 42, admitted to leaving two voicemails on Polis’ front desk line on June 20, threatening the governor’s life. In the voicemails, Rose said, “I’m gonna f—— fire a whole…
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Colorado bill would set time limits for competency decisions in juvenile criminal cases
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When a juvenile is accused of a crime in Colorado and found incompetent to stand trial, they can spend years in the criminal justice system, unable to resolve their case until they’re deemed competent or age out. House Bill 1012 aims to change that, establishing time limits for how long an incompetent juvenile can remain…
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ACLU of Colorado calls on local governments to let those with felony convictions run for office
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The American Civil Liberties Union sent letters to 12 Colorado governments Wednesday, demanding they stop barring people with felony convictions from running for public office. This warning comes after the ACLU successfully sued Aurora last year for the city charter’s prohibition of former felons from holding elected office. An Arapahoe County judge permanently blocked Aurora…
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Woodland Park to pay $65,000 over deleted comments from police Facebook page
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Removing Facebook posts on the Woodland Park Police Department page that contained vulgarities and what officials deemed inappropriate language is costing the city of Woodland Park $65,000, under a recent court settlement. It’s the largest amount ever reached in a case stemming from a Facebook blocking by a public official, said Andrew McNulty, an attorney…
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The State of the Streets: A conversation with Police Chief Pazen
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We all know about the State of the Union address our president delivers to Congress every year. Our governor does multiple State of the State speeches around Colorado, and Denver hosts several State of the City events, including one just last Thursday sponsored by the Denver Chamber of Commerce. All fine and good, but who…
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COVER STORY | The dream job: A unique coaching program helps steer diverse lawyers to judgeships
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Phelicia Kossie-Tonje stopped a woman in the middle of her story about how the father of her children was smashing windows, breaking doors and slashing her tires. “My biggest concern here,” said Kossie-Tonje, the Adams County magistrate who was considering whether to grant the woman a protection order, “is, why didn’t you include some of…
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Lines drawn as leaked draft to strike down Roe sparks outrage, cheers among Colorado politicos
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Colorado Democrats sounded alarms as state Republicans welcomed news that the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn its decisions in two landmark cases that outlined a constitutional right to abortion, according to a leaked draft of a majority opinion. The 98-page document, written by Justice Samuel Alito and published Monday night by Politico, would…
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Q&A with Elisa Overall | Helming Colorado’s access to justice project in the face of persistent barriers
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FAST FACTS: Elisa “Emo” Overall is the first executive director of the Colorado Access to Justice Commission, taking on that role in March 2021 Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, she grew up between Arizona and Mexico and graduated from the University of Denver’s law school Worked in private practice representing indigent defendants and prior to…
