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LOCAL NEWS
Broncos Ownership Trial Delayed
The coronavirus has caused a delay in the Bowlen family’s dispute over ownership of the Denver Broncos. A trial, originally scheduled for Sept. 1, will now take place early next year.
Lawyer Says Police Violated Use-of-Force Agreement
A lawyer is suing the city of Denver, saying the Denver Police Department violated a use-of-force agreement twice in July by not wearing body cameras and using “less-lethal” force, such as pepper spray, against protesters.
Murder Trial Opens With Debate Over Death
A murder trial for a Denver architect accused of killing his girlfriend opened with prosecutors and defense attorneys arguing over whether the death was a suicide. (Denver Post)
10th Circuit Overturns Fraud Verdict
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a $43 million jury verdict against Colorado aviation company Jeppesen Sanderson.
Colorado Fights Unemployment Fraud
The state is increasing its efforts to reduce fraudulent unemployment claims and says it stops about 30-50% “at the door.”
NATIONAL NEWS
New York AG Sues the NRA
The New York Attorney General is seeking to have the NRA dissolved, citing corruption and misspending as well as greed and corruption among its executives. (New York Times)
Congress May Sue to Enforce Subpoenas
A federal appellate court said in an en banc opinion that Congress may sue White House officials in order to enforce subpoenas. The decision will likely go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Michael Cohen Has a New Job Offer
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen might not be a lawyer once he gets out of prison, but he does have a job lined up as a political consultant for an unidentified political action committee.
SCOTUS Approval
According to a new Gallup poll, the U.S. Supreme Court has the highest approval rating in more than a decade.
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