District Attorney Todd Risberg

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Three finalists named to fill La Plata County judge vacancy

to select appointee by Sept. 11

August 28, 2020

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Durango police request body cameras for 2017

could help transparency, reduce complaints and aid prosecution

November 22, 2016

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District attorney’s office seeks funds for a new prosecutor

Strains felt from heavy case load

October 19, 2016

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District Attorney settles ethics complaint against him

prosecutors receives private admonition; legal defense tops $40,000

October 13, 2016

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Diversion program bounces criminal cases out of courtrooms

Instead of reaching a plea deal or going to trial, her case was “diverted” out of the court system, and…

October 11, 2016

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Youth program to steer clear of potential conflict of interest

Director of La Plata Youth Services is married to next district attorney

August 1, 2016

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Champagne wins nomination for district attorney

Democratic victor will run unopposed in November

June 28, 2016

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District Attorney Todd Risberg denies misconduct stemming from murder case

Complaint involves 2012 murder case

March 18, 2016

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Champagne, Lammons to face off in Democratic primary for 6th District DA

Plata County Dems select delegates for Sanders, Clinton

March 12, 2016

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No-cash bonds causing problems

Violations are increasing

September 10, 2015

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Adult diversion program launched

Program offers an alternative to court system

July 1, 2015

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Lawsuit against district attorney dropped

‘It was ridiculous ... just a distraction,’ Risberg says

May 22, 2015

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Risberg: ‘Always more to do’

District attorney wrestling with crimes involving drugs, alcohol

April 1, 2015

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Retrial for ’07 murder suspect

cite problems in Redhorse case

March 14, 2015

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Man gets 20 years for killing FLC student

Brenden Dow Ashburn convicted of manslaughter

January 21, 2015

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Panel clears Durango lawyer of accusations

Schowalter faced evidence-tampering charges

March 12, 2014

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Charges against attorney dismissed

Evidence proving intent could not be produced

October 2, 2013