michael murphy
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10th Circuit says Cherry Creek schools did not fail obligations to special ed student
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The federal appeals court based in Denver has found Cherry Creek School District did not breach its legal obligation to provide special education services to a mentally-troubled teenager, despite waiting until the student threatened to “shoot up” his school before concluding he had a serious emotional disability. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures children…
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10th Circuit orders resentencing for brutal assault after judge’s error
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Although the federal appeals court based in Denver rejected nearly all arguments from a man convicted of brutally beating his wife into unconsciousness, it conceded the trial judge had improperly sentenced him at a higher level than guidelines allow. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit vacated the 30-year…
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10th Circuit reinstates claim against Mesa County deputy over inmate’s jail death
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A Mesa County sheriff’s deputy who noticed a seizure-prone detainee might not be breathing and let 10 minutes elapse before summoning medical help may be held liable for the man’s death, the federal appeals court based in Denver has ruled. At the same time, the three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
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10th Circuit overturns injunction on Denver’s homeless sweeps
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By a 2-1 decision, the federal appeals court based in Colorado overturned a judge’s injunction that directed the City and County of Denver to provide ample notice of encampment “sweeps” to homeless residents. The three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit decided that the plaintiffs in the case – Denver…
