judge gilbert roman
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Colorado appeals court finds no racial discrimination in dismissal of Black woman from jury
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Colorado’s second-highest court last week found there was no intentional racial discrimination when Arapahoe County prosecutors removed a Black woman from the jury of two Black defendants because she allegedly “did not seem interested” or think the judicial system was fair. A three-judge panel for the Court of Appeals rejected the claim that the prosecution…
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Colorado appeals court reverses assault conviction due to Denver prosecutor’s misconduct
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Colorado’s second-highest court on Thursday reversed a woman’s assault conviction and nine-year prison sentence because a Denver prosecutor improperly commented upon Cristina Rogers’ constitutional right not to testify. A three-judge panel for the Court of Appeals explained that even indirect statements about a defendant exercising their right against self-incrimination can trigger reversal if the prosecution…