Civil rights

abuse under oath at assault trial

claim excessive force, negligent training during traffic stop

Durango man’s isolation in jail exacerbated his mental illness

The Colorado Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against Southwest Memorial Hospital in 2012, accusing the Cortez medical facility of…

The Colorado Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against Southwest Memorial Hospital in 2012, accusing the Cortez medical facility of…

of settlement demand questioned

“Sgt. (Adam) Alcon was not reprimanded, as he did nothing wrong,” said Montezuma County Undersheriff Lynda Carter. “There is no…

The five-page settlement demand was sent by certified mail to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and the Montezuma County Board…

people arrested last summer claim rough treatment from deputies

arrested last summer allege rough treatment

resident tells of personal experience with racial violence

The march brought together 250,000 people from all parts of the U.S. The anniversary was given extensive coverage in magazines,…

Montezuma County Sheriff Dennis Spruell talks to Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee after a news conference announcing a lawsuit against…

Sheriffs sue Gov. Hickenlooper for signing ‘unconstitutional’ gun bills