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What is the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act?

Early last year, a Colorado woman used a new state law to sue over an alleged sexual assault committed in 1977 – but what’s in the new law?
Jess Brovsky-Eaker -
News

Class Action Filed Against Employer of Colorado Nurse Accused of Sexual Assault

Two women allegedly sexually assaulted by a nurse have filed a class action lawsuit looking to hold the hospital liable for damages.
Clara Geoghegan -
News

Woman Wins $8.25 Million in Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Former Sheriff

A legal battle has been sparked over who will pay an $8.25 million jury award to a developmentally disabled woman who was sexually assaulted by the former sheriff of Sedgwick County.
Ashlyn Campbell -
Features

Legal Leaders Reflect on General Assembly’s New Laws, Impact on Crime

Multiple laws were passed by the Colorado General Assembly this year that could have a major impact on crime. 
Matt Suoja -
Courts

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for July 28

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on seven cases for the week of July 28, including issuing a ruling in People v. Lancaster.
Matt Suoja -
Courts

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from July 6

The 10th Circuit upheld a man's sexual abuse and assault convictions, but ruled the district court erred in their sentencing enhancements.
Lauren Penington -
Courts

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion from March 24

The Colorado Court of Appeals found a trial court erred by not removing a potential juror who expressed racial bias.
Clara Geoghegan -
Features

Legislative Look Ahead: Fentanyl, Consent and Youth Interrogations Among Criminal Law Topics to Watch at Capitol

The 2022 legislative session is likely to bring criminal justice-related bills on fentanyl, witness intimidation and youth interrogations.
Jessica Folker -
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