sexual misconduct
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Appeals court allows expelled DU student to sue over allegedly unfair sexual misconduct inquiry
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A male student who the University of Denver expelled for sexual misconduct may sue the school for its alleged failure to conduct a fair and impartial investigation, the state’s second-highest court ruled on Thursday. “John Doe,” as the student is identified in court documents, claimed that DU investigators refused to interview his witnesses, did not…
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University’s handling of sexual misconduct case did not violate accused student’s rights, judge rules
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A federal judge concluded that the University of Northern Colorado afforded a student found responsible for sexual misconduct the level of procedural protections that the U.S. Constitution requires, without violating his rights. At the same time, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael E. Hegarty observed that UNC’s process for investigating Torrence Brown-Smith nonetheless contained noticeable defects. “Plaintiff…
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Senate Dems cry foul over latest sexual harassment report on Baumgardner
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“We’ve been fooled!” Senate Democrats are reacting angrily to the latest report on allegations of sexual harassment against Colorado state Sen. Randy Baumgardner. They vented their anger both at the Hot Sulphur Springs Republican, demanding he resign, and at Senate leadership, who they claim refuse to take action regarding the allegations. An independent investigation into…
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Grantham: Latest harassment report on Baumgardner ‘much more professional’
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Colorado state Senate President Kevin Grantham of Cañon City told reporters this morning he believes the latest investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Sen. Randy Baumgardner “was done in a much more professional manner.” That statement is in marked contrast to his views of an earlier investigation into a separate allegation against the Hot Sulphur…
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This Week at the Capitol, Week of April 16-20
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Here are the legislative committee hearings of note for the week ahead at the Colorado Capitol. Committee schedules are subject to change. The daily schedule is available on the legislature’s website. Click here and scroll down to committee hearings to listen online. MONDAY House Education Committee, 1:30 p.m. Room 112 House Bill 1379, School Finance Act.House Bill…
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Is there a deal in place for Baumgardner to resign? Depends on whom you ask.
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DENVER – Friday, March 30 could be a big day in the state Senate. Or not. It’s not because of what might happen in the building. Both the House and Senate are closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. It’s because a sitting state senator may resign his seat. Or not. 5280 magazine reported Tuesday night…
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Report on Rep. Steve Lebsock’s alleged sexual misconduct provided to media
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A 35-page Employers Council report detailing 11 allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct said to have been committed by Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton has been released to the media by one of the five women who filed the complaints. Cassie Tanner, a former legislative aide who was one of three women to make public…
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State Rep. Faith Winter speaks out on effort to expel Lebsock
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Colorado state Rep. Faith Winter of Westminster, whose allegations against fellow Democrat Rep. Steve Lebsock helped launch a series of investigations at the state Capitol, Tuesday afternoon called on her fellow lawmakers to expel the Thornton Democrat. The resolution to expel Lebsock was introduced late Tuesday afternoon. Among other things, it stated that “additional credible…
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Steve Lebsock plans to petition onto Democratic primary ballot in state treasurer race
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Amid pressure from his fellow Democratic lawmakers to resign his seat following complaints of sexual misconduct, a defiant state Rep. Steve Lebsock said Tuesday he plans to petition his way on the primary ballot for Colorado’s state treasurer. The other three Democrats running for the office held by term-limited State Treasurer Walker Stapleton – a…
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Lebsock releases manifesto day before start of Colorado legislative session
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UPDATED: 4 p.m., with comments from Rep. Matt Gray on his resolution. In his continuing efforts to keep from getting kicked out of the Colorado House, Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton Tuesday released a 28-page manifesto that he sent to the entire House of Representatives. The manifesto is dated Dec. 14 and “is in regards…
