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LOCAL NEWS
No Charges For Driver Who Sped Through Protest
Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler said he will not pursue criminal charges against the man who drove his SUV into a crowd of protestors on I-225 during a July protest, or the driver of a truck that later struck the SUV.
RBG’s Death Becomes Key in Senate Race
John Hickenlooper is going after Sen. Cory Gardner’s stance on filling the U.S. Supreme Court seat in new TV ads.
Hickenlooper’s Supreme Court Wish List
Hickenlooper also recently talked about his views on the court and what he would look for in a justice.
Wildlife Groups Sue to Save a Sage Grouse
Two wildlife groups are planning a lawsuit over what they say is an outdated plan to protect the Gunnison sage grouse, a rare bird only found in Colorado and Utah.
Art Gallery Sued by Landlord
A RiNo art gallery is being sued by its landlord over missed rent. The attorney for the art gallery says it paid for the months it was operating through the pandemic but was closed for several months because of state orders.
NATIONAL NEWS
Kentucky Grand Jury Indicts One Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor Killing
A Kentucky grand jury announced yesterday it would indict one of the three Louisville Metro Police Department officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in March. The charges, however, are not directly related to Taylor’s death.
Ginsburg Lies in Repose
In the first day of ceremonies while Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at the Capitol, her former clerks acted as honorary pall bearers. (New York Times) The group included Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.
Federal Judges Ask for a Media Shield
Congress is considering a proposal from federal judges that would make it illegal to share their personal information with the public.
Judge Sanctions Lawyer Over Frivolous ADA Lawsuit
A federal judge said he will sanction a lawyer who alleged two lawyers who filed 588 ADA lawsuits were involved in a racketeering enterprise.
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