Reggie Marinelli
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Federal judge rejects Jeffco sheriff’s attempt to immediately appeal ruling on detainee’s death
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A federal judge has refused to endorse the Jefferson County sheriff’s request to immediately appeal a claim brought against her for a detainee’s death, allegedly caused by the constitutional violations of the jail’s private medical provider. Earlier this year, U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney permitted a lawsuit to proceed against contractor Wellpath. She…

