Articles by Colleen Slevin

Colorado Lawsuit: Hero Who Stopped Gunman Shot Without Warning

The mother of a man hailed as a hero for killing a gunman who ambushed and fatally shot a police officer only to be killed himself by another officer in suburban Denver filed a lawsuit alleging the officer who shot …

Charges Dropped Against in 2018 Colorado Wildfire Case

A judge dismissed criminal charges against a Danish man accused of starting a Colorado wildfire that destroyed about 140 homes in 2018 after he was repeatedly found unable to stand trial. It was not clear what would happen to Jesper …

$14M Jury Award for Protesters Comes As Other Cities Face Similar Policing Lawsuits

A federal jury’s $14 million award to Denver protesters hit with pepper balls and a bag filled with lead during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two …

Jury Awards $14M in Damages to Colorado Protesters

Jurors found police used excessive force against protesters, violating their constitutional rights, during demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd two years ago, ordering the city to pay a total of $14 million in damages to a group of 12 …

Trial Starts for Lawsuit Over Police Use of Force in Colorado

The trial for a lawsuit accusing Denver, Colorado, police of using indiscriminate force two years ago against people protesting the killing of George Floyd started Monday in federal court. Opening statements will come after a jury is seated for what …

Woman Missing in Colorado Wildfire Was Last Seen Trying to Save Dogs

As a fast-moving wildfire spread in suburban Denver, an emergency responder warned Edna Nadine Turnbull to evacuate. But the 91-year-old went back inside her home to rescue her dogs. Turnbull and her pets were never seen again. Authorities said Wednesday …

Colorado Suburb Paying $15M to Settle Elijah Mcclain Suit

The Denver, Colorado suburb of Aurora has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the parents of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after suburban Denver police stopped him on the street and put him …

$3M Deal Reached in Arrest of Colorado Woman with Dementia

A Colorado city has agreed to pay $3 million to a woman with dementia who was roughly arrested by police last year after being suspected of shoplifting, money which her family said will pay for the around-the-clock care she has …

$3M Deal Reached in Rough Arrest of Colorado Woman With Dementia

A Colorado city has agreed to pay $3 million to a woman with dementia who was roughly arrested by police last year after being suspected of shoplifting, money which her family said will pay for the around-the-clock care she has …

Colorado Woman with Dementia Arrested Over Petty Theft Sues

A 73-year-old woman with dementia is suing a Colorado city and members of its police department after she suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises last year while being arrested after leaving a store without paying for about $14 worth of …