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Man sues 8 Denver police officers for firing rubber bullets during 2020 protests

A federal magistrate in Denver allowed a man to amend his lawsuit for excessive force against Denver Police officials during the city's 2020 George Floyd protests to include more names of officers he identified since filing his case. Although…
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Man acquitted of murder sues Denver police for malicious prosecution

Denver, CO - A federal judge decided last week that a man acquitted of murder may go ahead with his malicious prosecution lawsuit against Denver police, which he accuses of violating his rights. In 2021, Denver architect Micah Kimball was…
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Off-duty Colorado police officer sued for false arrest

Denver, CO - An Elbert County woman is suing a local police officer, Jonathan Rolff, for false arrest and excessive force over an incident dating back to August 2021. Tori Plentyhoops claims the out-of-duty officer wrongfully took her car keys…
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Colorado man sues police over flash-bang device use

Denver, CO - A Chaffee County man has filed a lawsuit against multiple Colorado law enforcement agencies over excessive force after police officers used a “flash-bang” device near his head during his arrest last September, which gave him…
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Colorado Springs police officers sued after pepper-spraying teen crying for her mommy

The family of a Colorado Springs teenager filed a lawsuit against three local police officers after a terrifying incident last October, when the girl was pepper-sprayed while she was having a panic attack. Amara Keens-Dumas, who was 17 at the…
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Ex-Aurora police chief sued after having her partner’s ex-girlfriend arrested

Denver, CO - Aurora’s former police chief Vanessa Wilson abused her position of power to have her lover’s ex-girlfriend arrested two years ago on charges that ultimately were dismissed. According to a federal lawsuit filed by Kristin Nichols…
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Colorado Springs: Bodycam videos to be released in 21 days

Denver, CO - The Colorado Springs Police Department has taken a new step toward much-needed police accountability. From now on, the Colorado Springs PD will release bodycam videos of any "significant event" within 21 days of the incident. The…
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Protester sues Denver PD for excessive force

Another federal lawsuit over Denver police’s handling of the 2020 George Floyd protests has been allowed to proceed. A case filed by Robert Dayton alleges that on May 31, 2020, four unidentified officers hit him with several pepper balls,…
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Colorado officers charged in the Christian Glass killing

Denver, CO - The family of Christian Glass, the 22-year-old shot by police on June 11, 2022, is finally getting the justice they deserve. Last week, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on the results of the internal…
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What rights do Denver inmates have?

Denver, CO - Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time. Prison is hard on anyone. People convicted of an offense lose their freedom, but not their basic human rights. If you are behind bars or are worried about a loved one in a Denver…
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Do Denver police have a right to search my phone?

Denver, CO - People store their most important information on their cell phones these days. Smartphones are also a great tool to document police brutality incidents. Denver police know that and they are never happy to see people taking out their…
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77-year-old woman sues Denver PD over SWAT raid

Denver, CO - Ruby Johnson, a 77yo former postal worker, was watching TV in her living room when Denver PD officers, together with a SWAT team converged on her house. Clad in tactical gear with rifles, the law enforcement agents used a battering…
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Denver activist gets $65K settlement over 2018 unlawful arrest

Denver, CO - The Denver City Council recently approved a $65,000 payment to settle a lawsuit filed by notorious local activist Eric Brandt over a 2018 incident during which he was arrested on trumped-up charges. If you live in the Denver Metro…
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28 Colorado residents killed in police shootings in 2022

Denver, CO - The year is not over yet and the number of people killed in police shootings in Colorado is on par with the total number of victims in 2020. According to statistics, during the first 10 months of the year, there were 51 incidents…
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5 things you should NOT tell a Denver cop

Denver, CO - If a Denver cop stops you without a probable reason, that is a case of police misconduct. The same applies if the police search you, your car, or your home without a warrant or probable cause. Even if you’re certain what they’re…
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Denver photographer wins $485K in police brutality lawsuit

Denver, CO - A Denver photographer who almost lost a finger after being shot by a police officer during the 2020 George Floyd protests was awarded $485,000 in damages. Trevor Hughes had filed a police brutality lawsuit against multiple law enforcement…
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What are the most common examples of police brutality in Denver?

Denver, CO - In the first 8 months of 2022, the City and County of Denver paid almost $3 million to settle police brutality lawsuits. Payouts over police behavior have hit a five-year high and keep in mind the figure does not include the damages…
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This Colorado man called the police for help. He got killed

Denver, CO - Prosecutors in Colorado are reviewing the June 10 fatal police shooting of a 22-year-old man who had called 911 for roadside assistance. Apparently, the young man, identified as Christian Glass, called the police after an accident…