thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Immigration officials go to court to get Denver records

U.S. immigration officials are asking a federal judge to force Denver to turn over information about four men accused of crimes who are subject to deportation after the city refused to comply with its order to do so .
In a continued escalation of the conflict between federal officials and so-called sanctuary cities , U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed a complaint in Denver federal court Thursday asking that a judge enforce administrative subpoenas it issued to the Denver ’ s sheriff department last month for information such as addresses , identification and arrest reports on the three Mexicans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the information for “ political reasons , ” Denver said it would not comply unless a judge determined that the orders were appropriate .
Denver officials declined to comment on the latest move by ICE on Monday .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office for Colorado , which is representing ICE in court , also declined to comment .
According to ICE , all four men have been deported multiple times .
One of the men from Mexico was arrested in Denver for sexual assault , another for vehicular homicide and a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Honduran man was arrested on domestic violence charges .
Three of the men have been released from the jail , and one was still being held .
Denver jail officials notified ICE before the three were released .
But there was not enough time for ICE agents to get to the jail before they were freed , according to the ICE court filing .
In a letter last week explaining the city ’ s refusal to comply with the subpoenas , Chad Sublet , the attorney for Denver ’ s Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to the state and federal database to which the city feeds information .
He pointed out that ICE had already accessed biometric data such as fingerprints about the men that the Denver jail had shared when the four men were booked .
However , in its court filing , ICE said the database often does not have updated address information and only very basic information about criminal allegations .

U.S. immigration officials are asking a federal judge to force Denver to turn over information about four men accused of crimes who are subject to deportation after the city refused to comply with its order to do so.
In a continued escalation of the conflict between federal officials and so-called sanctuary cities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed a complaint in Denver federal court Thursday asking that a judge enforce administrative subpoenas it issued to the Denver’s sheriff department last month for information such as addresses, identification and arrest reports on the three Mexicans and a Honduran.
Accusing ICE of seeking the information for “political reasons,” Denver said it would not comply unless a judge determined that the orders were appropriate.
Denver officials declined to comment on the latest move by ICE on Monday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Colorado, which is representing ICE in court, also declined to comment.
According to ICE, all four men have been deported multiple times. One of the men from Mexico was arrested in Denver for sexual assault, another for vehicular homicide and a third for child abuse and strangulation assault. The Honduran man was arrested on domestic violence charges.
Three of the men have been released from the jail, and one was still being held. Denver jail officials notified ICE before the three were released. But there was not enough time for ICE agents to get to the jail before they were freed, according to the ICE court filing.
In a letter last week explaining the city’s refusal to comply with the subpoenas, Chad Sublet, the attorney for Denver’s Department of Safety, said that ICE already had access to the state and federal database to which the city feeds information. He pointed out that ICE had already accessed biometric data such as fingerprints about the men that the Denver jail had shared when the four men were booked.
However, in its court filing, ICE said the database often does not have updated address information and only very basic information about criminal allegations.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Denver City Council repeals ban on pit bulls after marathon vote

The Denver City Council repealed the city ’ s 30-year-old ban on pit bulls Monday night by a razor-thin margin , replacing it with a type of “ probation ” meant to safely reintroduce the often-demonized breed .
In past weeks , the repeal appeared less controversial than some might have anticipated .
But the controversy came to the fore Monday night as those who spoke against the measure during public comment matched those in favor shot for shot .
The council ’ s vote was split as well .
Seven approved Councilman Chris Herndon ’ s measure while four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amanda Sandoval were absent .
Denver resident Paul Vranas said he is the father of two young children and is concerned about public safety .
In a nurturing environment , pit bulls might be as safe as any other dog , but not all dogs live in nurturing environments , he said .
“ The privilege of owning a pit bull should be granted only to people who we think will be responsible owners , ” he said .
Indeed , council members stressed the need for responsible ownership as the best method @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who attended the council meeting , praised the move as a victory for Denver and dog lovers across the metropolitan area .
After the vote , she jumped for joy , cried and hugged others who spoke in favor of the repeal .
“ I am over the moon , ” Hereld said .
“ I am shocked and so grateful.
” Grateful in particular to council members who were nervous about the vote but trusted in the data presented as it was discussed , Hereld said .
Council President Jolon Clark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at first uncomfortable with the repeal but then came to listen to the experts , though it was difficult at times .
Hereld said she moved to Denver in 2018 but quickly faced a choice between the city or her dog , Merry .
She and her boyfriend stuck by their four-legged friend and moved to Arvada , where there is no such ban .
Denver ’ s law could have spelled trouble for Merry , a mixed breed whose boxy head , broad chest and set-back ears give the immediate impression of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constantly concerned she wouldn ’ t pass the visual test , ” Hereld said .
A week before the vote , Hereld sat in her living room , scratching Merry ’ s head as it lay in her lap .
“ I couldn ’ t look her into the eyes and bear the thought of giving her up , ” she said .
Hereld and a friend partnered with Herndon to write the repeal .
The measure replaces the breed-specific ban with what they call common-sense tactics to reintroduce and track pit bulls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new approach .
“ While breed-specific bans may appear to be a quick fix , they are an overly simplistic approach to a complex social problem , ” said Dr. Kendall Houlihan , assistant director of the American Veterinary Medical Association ’ s Animal Welfare Division .
Still , many opposed to the repeal echoed concerns of pit bull attacks , dogs left off leashes or those able to escape and enforcement .
“ Please do not visit this plague upon the citizens of Denver , ” said resident Reginald Norman .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show that one breed is more dangerous than another , Houlihan said .
Plus , bans are difficult to enforce , especially with mixed-breed dogs , and they don ’ t focus on the actual problems .
“ Breed bans de-emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership in preventing dog bite injuries , diverting attention and resources away from effective measures such as socialization and training , neutering of male dogs , and licensing and leash laws , ” he said .
Other breeds — such as German shepherds , dobermans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar bans across the country and misinformation campaigns , Houlihan acknowledged .
“ While it is commonly suggested , pit bull-type dogs also do not have unique ‘ locking ’ jaws that necessarily cause more damage than other large breeds , ” he said .
Bite-rate statistics are unreliable because data is often inconsistent or incomplete , he said .
Denver ’ s ban was enacted in 1989 after several high-profile attacks .
Fort Collins native Andy Loomis remembers those days .
He has long since moved to Texas — where he lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — but returns home often and he said he ’ s haunted by the stories of the pit bulls that were seized and euthanized after the ban was enacted .
Loomis said he worries so much that he won ’ t bring Cecil back to Colorado with him on visits because he ’ s afraid of passing through Denver .
“ I called Denver 311 and they assured me that everyone will be fine , but when you see those photos of all those dead dogs and you know ( the ban ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t really trust that , ” Loomis said .
“ Why would I pass through if there was any kind of risk ?
” Loomis and Hereld agreed that their dogs — indeed , most dogs — require training before they ’ re fully acclimated to other animals and people .
That ’ s the responsibility of pet owners , whether they ’ re handling pit bulls or any other dog , they say .
It ’ s no fault of any specific breed .
The ban presents some from living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it complicates how and when others visit , Loomis said .
Herndon ’ s measure fixes both of those problems , they said .
Plus , there are pit bulls already living in Denver , Herndon has said .
This will allow them to apply for legal ownership of the breed .
The application for a pit bull license will require name and contact information , emergency contacts , a description of the dog and proof that it ’ s microchipped and properly vaccinated .
It also carries a fee .
If there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruelty , fighting or other issues with the dog for three years then the restricted license will be removed and the pit bull will be licensed just the same as any other breed .
Owners are limited to two pit bulls per home .
Aurora , Lone Tree , Louisville and Commerce City still ban pit bulls , though the Aurora City Council is also discussing whether to change its law .
Castle Rock ’ s Town Council repealed its pit bull ban in 2018 .
Now , Hereld said she and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home in Denver with Merry .

The Denver City Council repealed the city’s 30-year-old ban on pit bulls Monday night by a razor-thin margin, replacing it with a type of “probation” meant to safely reintroduce the often-demonized breed.
In past weeks, the repeal appeared less controversial than some might have anticipated. But the controversy came to the fore Monday night as those who spoke against the measure during public comment matched those in favor shot for shot.
The council’s vote was split as well. Seven approved Councilman Chris Herndon’s measure while four opposed. Council members Candi CdeBaca and Stacie Gilmore were absent.
Denver resident Paul Vranas said he is the father of two young children and is concerned about public safety. In a nurturing environment, pit bulls might be as safe as any other dog, but not all dogs live in nurturing environments, he said.
“The privilege of owning a pit bull should be granted only to people who we think will be responsible owners,” he said.
Indeed, council members stressed the need for responsible ownership as the best method for keeping residents safe.
Shira Hereld, who attended the council meeting, praised the move as a victory for Denver and dog lovers across the metropolitan area. After the vote, she jumped for joy, cried and hugged others who spoke in favor of the repeal.
“I am over the moon,” Hereld said. “I am shocked and so grateful.”
Grateful in particular to council members who were nervous about the vote but trusted in the data presented as it was discussed, Hereld said.
Council President Jolon Clark fit that bill, saying he was at first uncomfortable with the repeal but then came to listen to the experts, though it was difficult at times.
Hereld said she moved to Denver in 2018 but quickly faced a choice between the city or her dog, Merry. She and her boyfriend stuck by their four-legged friend and moved to Arvada, where there is no such ban.
Denver’s law could have spelled trouble for Merry, a mixed breed whose boxy head, broad chest and set-back ears give the immediate impression of a pit bull.
“I was constantly concerned she wouldn’t pass the visual test,” Hereld said.
A week before the vote, Hereld sat in her living room, scratching Merry’s head as it lay in her lap.
“I couldn’t look her into the eyes and bear the thought of giving her up,” she said.
Hereld and a friend partnered with Herndon to write the repeal. The measure replaces the breed-specific ban with what they call common-sense tactics to reintroduce and track pit bulls in Denver.
National experts agree on the new approach.
“While breed-specific bans may appear to be a quick fix, they are an overly simplistic approach to a complex social problem,” said Dr. Kendall Houlihan, assistant director of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Welfare Division.
Still, many opposed to the repeal echoed concerns of pit bull attacks, dogs left off leashes or those able to escape and enforcement.
“Please do not visit this plague upon the citizens of Denver,” said resident Reginald Norman.
But there’s no specific data to show that one breed is more dangerous than another, Houlihan said. Plus, bans are difficult to enforce, especially with mixed-breed dogs, and they don’t focus on the actual problems.
“Breed bans de-emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership in preventing dog bite injuries, diverting attention and resources away from effective measures such as socialization and training, neutering of male dogs, and licensing and leash laws,” she said.
Other breeds — such as German shepherds, dobermans and rottweilers — have also been subjected to similar bans across the country and misinformation campaigns, Houlihan acknowledged.
“While it is commonly suggested, pit bull-type dogs also do not have unique ‘locking’ jaws that necessarily cause more damage than other large breeds,” she said.
Bite-rate statistics are unreliable because data is often inconsistent or incomplete, she said.
Denver’s ban was enacted in 1989 after several high-profile attacks.
Fort Collins native Andy Loomis remembers those days. He has long since moved to Texas — where he lives with Cecil, an 11-year-old pit-bull mix — but returns home often and he said he’s haunted by the stories of the pit bulls that were seized and euthanized after the ban was enacted.
Loomis said he worries so much that he won’t bring Cecil back to Colorado with him on visits because he’s afraid of passing through Denver.
“I called Denver 311 and they assured me that everyone will be fine, but when you see those photos of all those dead dogs and you know (the ban) is on the books, you just can’t really trust that,” Loomis said. “Why would I pass through if there was any kind of risk?”
Loomis and Hereld agreed that their dogs — indeed, most dogs — require training before they’re fully acclimated to other animals and people. That’s the responsibility of pet owners, whether they’re handling pit bulls or any other dog, they say. It’s no fault of any specific breed.
The ban presents some from living in town, Hereld said. And it complicates how and when others visit, Loomis said.
Herndon’s measure fixes both of those problems, they said.
Plus, there are pit bulls already living in Denver, Herndon has said. This will allow them to apply for legal ownership of the breed.
The application for a pit bull license will require name and contact information, emergency contacts, a description of the dog and proof that it’s microchipped and properly vaccinated. It also carries a fee.
If there are no attacks, instances of animal cruelty, fighting or other issues with the dog for three years then the restricted license will be removed and the pit bull will be licensed just the same as any other breed. Owners are limited to two pit bulls per home.
Aurora, Lone Tree, Louisville and Commerce City still ban pit bulls, though the Aurora City Council is also discussing whether to change its law. Castle Rock’s Town Council repealed its pit bull ban in 2018.
Now, Hereld said she and her boyfriend can once more look for a home in Denver with Merry.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to say that Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore was absent from the vote.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Snow expected to taper of in Denver around midnight, Tuesday morning commute expected to be slick

Late-night snow Monday and overnight low temperatures dropping into the teens , and lower , in the Denver metro area could mean a tricky commute for drivers on Tuesday morning .
Drivers should expect snow-packed roads and slick spots in some areas Tuesday morning , even though snowfall will likely have come to a stop well before sunrise .
Snow is expected to taper off from north to south at about midnight , but some metro areas could be blanketed in up to 6 inches of fresh accumulation before the system moves out early Tuesday morning , the National Weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday in Denver , snow was falling and the temperature was 23 degrees with 99 % humidity .
The wind chill was 14 degrees .
Denver , Boulder and the western suburbs were expecting 3 to 6 inches of snow from the latest round of stubborn , wintry weather .
Denver International Airport is also among the locales covered by a winter weather advisory that will expire at 2 a.m. Tuesday , according to the weather service .
On Monday night , Aurora , Broomfield , Castle Rock and Wheat Ridge were among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alert ” because of the snow and adverse driving conditions .
Along the Interstate 70 corridor in the mountains on Monday night , the passenger vehicle traction law and the commercial vehicle chain law went into effect for several stretches , including Mount Vernon Canyon , both sides of the Eisenhower Tunnel and Floyd Hill .
The Colorado State Patrol said Monday night that snow and strong winds were combining to create adverse driving conditions in and around Limon .
Meanwhile , Denver Public Schools said it was monitoring the weather and travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be open Tuesday .
The Tuesday Denver weather forecast is for partly sunny skies early , with sunny skies as the day progresses and a high temperature of about 34 degrees , according to the NWS .
On Tuesday night , skies will be partly cloudy , with a low temperature of 15 degrees .
Wednesday in Denver there ’ s a 20 % of snow showers after 11 a.m. , but skies will be mostly sunny and the high temp will top out at 37 degrees .

Late-night snow Monday and overnight low temperatures dropping into the teens, and lower, in the Denver metro area could mean a tricky commute for drivers on Tuesday morning.
Drivers should expect snow-packed roads and slick spots in some areas Tuesday morning, even though snowfall will likely have come to a stop well before sunrise.
Snow is expected to taper off from north to south at about midnight, but some metro areas could be blanketed in up to 6 inches of fresh accumulation before the system moves out early Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service said.
Most areas along and west of I-25 have had 1-2" of snow and have slushy roads. Snow will decrease north of Denver by 11 PM, with 1/2 inch per hour snowfall continuing from Denver south and west, decreasing in those areas in the early morning hours. #cowx pic.twitter.com/4wtv3aVFUB — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) February 11, 2020
At about 9 p.m Monday in Denver, snow was falling and the temperature was 23 degrees with 99% humidity. The wind chill was 14 degrees.
Denver, Boulder and the western suburbs were expecting 3 to 6 inches of snow from the latest round of stubborn, wintry weather. Denver International Airport is also among the locales covered by a winter weather advisory that will expire at 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to the weather service.
On Monday night, Aurora, Broomfield, Castle Rock and Wheat Ridge were among local cities to go on “accident alert” because of the snow and adverse driving conditions.
MORE: Here’s a look at the roads in #Broomfield. Snow is heavy and roads are now coated. There’s some black ice under all the snow making for a tricky drive. #cowx pic.twitter.com/1Jy969q9y4 — Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 11, 2020
Along the Interstate 70 corridor in the mountains on Monday night, the passenger vehicle traction law and the commercial vehicle chain law went into effect for several stretches, including Mount Vernon Canyon, both sides of the Eisenhower Tunnel and Floyd Hill.
The Colorado State Patrol said Monday night that snow and strong winds were combining to create adverse driving conditions in and around Limon. Meanwhile, Denver Public Schools said it was monitoring the weather and travel conditions, but officials expected schools to be open Tuesday.
We once again are monitoring weather and travel conditions closely. The forecast currently calls for around 2 to 4 inches of snow overnight, with the snow expected to stop around 2 a.m. At this time, we expect schools to be open tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 11, but… pic.twitter.com/HA1Qxa4aj3 — Denver Public Schools (@DPSNewsNow) February 11, 2020
The Tuesday Denver weather forecast is for partly sunny skies early, with sunny skies as the day progresses and a high temperature of about 34 degrees, according to the NWS. On Tuesday night, skies will be partly cloudy, with a low temperature of 15 degrees.
Wednesday in Denver there’s a 20% of snow showers after 11 a.m., but skies will be mostly sunny and the high temp will top out at 37 degrees.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Birthday boy Paul Millsap leads Nuggets in huge second-half comeback over Spurs

Well , that ’ s one way to celebrate .
Paul Millsap , on his 35th birthday , wrested the Nuggets from a double-digit deficit and paved the way for a massive second-half comeback over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night .
Millsap , on a minutes restriction since returning from his knee injury , scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Nuggets rolled to a 127-120 victory at the Pepsi Center .
“ I knew we needed ( energy ) , ” Millsap said .
“ It had to come from somewhere .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ first half , so needed to bring some type of energy and just wanted to be that spark plug.
” The Nuggets ’ fourth win in a row improved their record to 38-16 , their best start in NBA franchise history , as they await Wednesday night ’ s matchup against the Western Conference-best Los Angeles Lakers .
Once Millsap ’ s flurry was over , he passed the baton to Jamal Murray .
After an ankle injury appeared to hamper him in the first half , Murray surged with 14 points in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
Murray , who finished with 26 points , was deep in his bag of tricks , dissecting San Antonio ’ s defense with his floaters and then devastating the Spurs with two 3-pointers .
Gary Harris added one huge fourth-quarter 3-pointer as well to send the Pepsi Center into a frenzy .
“ ( Jamal ) was out there limping , Torrey ( Craig ) was out there limping , we got a lot of banged up guys , ” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said .
“ But the show that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that second half was incredible.
” Nikola Jokic added 19 points , 13 assists and eight rebounds , further underscoring why he was named the Western Conference player of the week Monday .
“ The biggest stat for me , 34 assists ( overall ) , only one turnover the whole second half , ” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said .
He added : “ That was another remarkable comeback by our resilient group.
” San Antonio nearly ran away with the game while shooting 16 for 32 from 3-point range .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ points , including four 3-pointers , and guard Dejounte Murray added 14 points and nine assists .
Down 23 points midway through the third quarter , the Nuggets were on the brink of folding .
But Millsap energized the second unit with his hustle and effort , spearheading a furious run that saw the Nuggets enter the fourth quarter trailing just 93-89 .
Millsap scored eights points in the quarter alone , including a momentum-swinging 3-pointer .
He also did it on the defensive end with an imposing block on Colorado ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As rowdy as the game was during the run , the crowd exploded when Monte Morris buried a 32-foot 3-pointer to end the quarter .
After the game , Millsap was asked how he ’ d celebrate the birthday .
“ I ’ m gon na go home , run some water , probably take a bath and go to sleep , ” Millsap said .
“ That ’ s a good night , that ’ s a real good night.
” Murray entered Monday ’ s game on a tear ever since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury .
Malone thought his two weeks on the bench recuperating may have given him a new perspective .
“ Maybe just slow down , ” Malone said .
“ I think , on one hand , just from a physical standpoint , getting healthy but also getting rest .
I think he looks well-rested , he looks sharp .
And then the second thing is not forcing the issue , taking what the defense is giving you .
If you ’ re open , shoot it .
If not , get off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a teammate .
I just love the decision-making and the poise that he ’ s playing with right now.
” Monday ’ s game , Denver ’ s first meeting with San Antonio this season , offered a natural time to reflect on what last year ’ s first-round playoff series meant to the ascending franchise .
“ Can ’ t put a dollar sign on it , it was so invaluable , ” Malone said .
“ You had seven of our top nine players making their playoff debut .
… There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go through their playoff experiences and never get a seventh game .
All of our young guys got two last year , one was positive , one was not as positive , obviously.
” Defense was optional during a scorching first half that saw the Spurs take a 67-53 lead into halftime .
Aldridge and Murray combined for 27 points , but the Spurs did most of their damage from the 3-point line , where they finished 9 for 15 from outside over the first two quarters .
The Nuggets countered with nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turnovers undermined any offensive consistency .
Jokic finished the first half with seven points on three shots , along with four assists .
The Spurs made a concerted effort to make anyone but Jokic beat them .
Murray and Harris added just six points combined and appeared to hesitate on a few open looks .

Well, that’s one way to celebrate.
Paul Millsap, on his 35th birthday, wrested the Nuggets from a double-digit deficit and paved the way for a massive second-half comeback over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Millsap, on a minutes restriction since returning from his knee injury, scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and the Nuggets rolled to a 127-120 victory at the Pepsi Center.
“I knew we needed (energy),” Millsap said. “It had to come from somewhere. … They just outworked us in the first half, so needed to bring some type of energy and just wanted to be that spark plug.”
The Nuggets’ fourth win in a row improved their record to 38-16, their best start in NBA franchise history, as they await Wednesday night’s matchup against the Western Conference-best Los Angeles Lakers.
Once Millsap’s flurry was over, he passed the baton to Jamal Murray. After an ankle injury appeared to hamper him in the first half, Murray surged with 14 points in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. Murray, who finished with 26 points, was deep in his bag of tricks, dissecting San Antonio’s defense with his floaters and then devastating the Spurs with two 3-pointers. Gary Harris added one huge fourth-quarter 3-pointer as well to send the Pepsi Center into a frenzy.
“(Jamal) was out there limping, Torrey (Craig) was out there limping, we got a lot of banged up guys,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “But the show that Jamal put on on the offensive end in that second half was incredible.”
Nikola Jokic added 19 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, further underscoring why he was named the Western Conference player of the week Monday.
“The biggest stat for me, 34 assists (overall), only one turnover the whole second half,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. He added: “That was another remarkable comeback by our resilient group.”
San Antonio nearly ran away with the game while shooting 16 for 32 from 3-point range. LaMarcus Aldridge paced the Spurs with 33 points, including four 3-pointers, and guard Dejounte Murray added 14 points and nine assists.
Down 23 points midway through the third quarter, the Nuggets were on the brink of folding. But Millsap energized the second unit with his hustle and effort, spearheading a furious run that saw the Nuggets enter the fourth quarter trailing just 93-89. Millsap scored eights points in the quarter alone, including a momentum-swinging 3-pointer. He also did it on the defensive end with an imposing block on Colorado’s own Derrick White in the lane.
As rowdy as the game was during the run, the crowd exploded when Monte Morris buried a 32-foot 3-pointer to end the quarter.
After the game, Millsap was asked how he’d celebrate the birthday.
“I’m gonna go home, run some water, probably take a bath and go to sleep,” Millsap said. “That’s a good night, that’s a real good night.”
Murray entered Monday’s game on a tear ever since returning three games ago from his ankle injury. Malone thought his two weeks on the bench recuperating may have given him a new perspective.
“Maybe just slow down,” Malone said. “I think, on one hand, just from a physical standpoint, getting healthy but also getting rest. I think he looks well-rested, he looks sharp. And then the second thing is not forcing the issue, taking what the defense is giving you. If you’re open, shoot it. If not, get off the ball and make a play for a teammate. I just love the decision-making and the poise that he’s playing with right now.”
Monday’s game, Denver’s first meeting with San Antonio this season, offered a natural time to reflect on what last year’s first-round playoff series meant to the ascending franchise.
“Can’t put a dollar sign on it, it was so invaluable,” Malone said. “You had seven of our top nine players making their playoff debut. … There’s a lot of players that go through their playoff experiences and never get a seventh game. All of our young guys got two last year, one was positive, one was not as positive, obviously.”
Defense was optional during a scorching first half that saw the Spurs take a 67-53 lead into halftime. Aldridge and Murray combined for 27 points, but the Spurs did most of their damage from the 3-point line, where they finished 9 for 15 from outside over the first two quarters.
The Nuggets countered with nine 3-pointers of their own, while 10 turnovers undermined any offensive consistency. Jokic finished the first half with seven points on three shots, along with four assists. The Spurs made a concerted effort to make anyone but Jokic beat them.
Murray and Harris added just six points combined and appeared to hesitate on a few open looks.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Craig resident sentenced to 90 days in jail, four years probation in negligent death of 3-year-old s

Craig resident sentenced to 90 days in jail, four years probation in negligent death of 3-year-old son

Craig resident Vanessa Jenkins was sentenced to 90 days in jail and four years of probation during her sentencing hearing Monday afternoon in Moffat County Court .
Jenkins will have to serve 88 days behind bars due to a 2-day credit from her original arrest .
Jenkins was taken into custody following the sentencing hearing Monday .
Jenkins , the mother of 3-year-old Lane E. Cullen who died in the 2018 Christmas Eve house fire , pleaded guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide , a class 5 felony , on Nov. 25 , 2019 .
In that plea agreement , Jenkins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is essentially a plea of guilty by a defendant who proclaims their innocence , but admits the prosecution has enough evidence to prove they are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt .
That guilty plea and Alford deal capped her possible sentence at three years in jail .
On Monday , Chief Judge Michael O ’ Hara sentenced Jenkins to serve 90 days in jail and four years of probation .
Part of the stipulation with her probation is that she must pay restitution , and must also serve 250 hours of @ @ @

Craig resident Vanessa Jenkins was sentenced to 90 days in jail and four years of probation during her sentencing hearing Monday afternoon in Moffat County Court. Jenkins will have to serve 88 days behind bars due to a 2-day credit from her original arrest.
Jenkins was taken into custody following the sentencing hearing Monday.
Jenkins, the mother of 3-year-old Lane E. Cullen who died in the 2018 Christmas Eve house fire, pleaded guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide, a class 5 felony, on Nov. 25, 2019. In that plea agreement, Jenkins was able to secure an Alford deal, which is essentially a plea of guilty by a defendant who proclaims their innocence, but admits the prosecution has enough evidence to prove they are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
That guilty plea and Alford deal capped her possible sentence at three years in jail.
On Monday, Chief Judge Michael O’Hara sentenced Jenkins to serve 90 days in jail and four years of probation. Part of the stipulation with her probation is that she must pay restitution, and must also serve 250 hours of community service.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-11--PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets host San Antonio Spurs

Jamal Murray ( 27 ) of the Denver Nuggets argues that Lonnie Walker IV ( 1 ) of the San @ @ @ @ @ the ball from him on a pass from Nikola Jokic ( 15 ) during the @ @ @ @ @ Feb. 10 , 2020 .

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
Bryn Forbes (11) of the San Antonio Spurs tries to keep the ball inbounds as PJ Dozier (35) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defend during the fourth quarter of Denver's 127-120 win on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Blocking out noise more crucial than ever for 16th-ranked CU Buffs

As the Colorado Buffaloes began preseason practice in October , it was a hot topic of conversation .
How would a Buffaloes team harboring legitimate NCAA Tournament expectations , and one that soon would be picked second in the Pac-12 Conference preseason poll , handle the noisy buzz surrounding the program ?
For the most part , the Buffs have handled those outside pressures just fine .
Yet with four weeks remaining in the regular season , and the program perched at a position it hasn ’ t enjoyed in more than 50 years , blocking out the noise will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Buffs in February and March than it was in October .
On Monday , following a sweep of Cal and Stanford that gave CU wins in four of its past five games , the Buffs jumped eight spots in the weekly AP Top 25 to No .
16 .
It is the second-highest ranking of the 10-year era of head coach Tad Boyle , and the Buffs also begin the week all alone atop the Pac-12 standings .
It is the latest in a season CU has been the sole possessor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1968-69 Big Eight regular season championship team , but it is a solitary perch that may not last long if the Buffs are unable to prevail in a huge showdown Thursday night at second-place , 17th-ranked Oregon ( 7 p.m. MT , ESPN ) .
“ We just talked about it in our meeting ( Monday ) before we took the court , ” CU head coach Tad Boyle said .
“ We have four weeks left in the regular season .
Now more than ever we have to reaffirm our commitment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which a lot of guys have done this year .
Our commitment to playing for each other and doing whatever we ’ ve got to do to try and win the next game .
For now , the focus is even more important .
Our guys are starting to hear the noise .
They always hear noise every day of their life with social media .
We always try to ignore the noise , but it gets harder to ignore the noise the louder it gets .
“ At the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
There ’ s a lot of runway .
And now , the runway is getting a little shorter .
We ’ ve put ourselves in good position , but it ’ s also a very small margin .
If we don ’ t win on Thursday , we ’ re not in sole possession of first place anymore .
We know that .
That ’ s the challenge.
” The Buffs already have been ranked more times this season than any team in program history — 11 weeks and counting — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s highest ranking of the season .
It is the highest the Buffs have been since hitting No .
15 on Jan. 6 , 2014 , just six days before Spencer Dinwiddie ’ s season-ending knee injury derailed the season .
“ It ’ s crunch time , ” CU point guard McKinley Wright said .
“ We ’ ve got to block out everybody except for us .
That might include family , some of our closest friends .
Whoever it may be .
It ’ s about us right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of noise out there .
A lot of people talking .
Sixteenth in the country , but right now what ’ s most important is getting better today , get better tomorrow , Wednesday , and try to compete on Thursday for a championship game.
” Former Buffs star Derrick White on Monday was named one of 44 finalists for the 2020 US Olympic Men ’ s Basketball Team in Tokyo .
The San Antonio Spurs guard represented the United States at the 2019 FIBA World Cup last fall .
Only two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Haldorson ( 1956 and 1960 ) and Bob Jeangerard ( 1956 ) — have competed in the Olympics .

As the Colorado Buffaloes began preseason practice in October, it was a hot topic of conversation. How would a Buffaloes team harboring legitimate NCAA Tournament expectations, and one that soon would be picked second in the Pac-12 Conference preseason poll, handle the noisy buzz surrounding the program?
For the most part, the Buffs have handled those outside pressures just fine. Yet with four weeks remaining in the regular season, and the program perched at a position it hasn’t enjoyed in more than 50 years, blocking out the noise will be a trait far more crucial to the Buffs in February and March than it was in October.
On Monday, following a sweep of Cal and Stanford that gave CU wins in four of its past five games, the Buffs jumped eight spots in the weekly AP Top 25 to No. 16. It is the second-highest ranking of the 10-year era of head coach Tad Boyle, and the Buffs also begin the week all alone atop the Pac-12 standings.
It is the latest in a season CU has been the sole possessor of first place in any conference since the 1968-69 Big Eight regular season championship team, but it is a solitary perch that may not last long if the Buffs are unable to prevail in a huge showdown Thursday night at second-place, 17th-ranked Oregon (7 p.m. MT, ESPN).
“We just talked about it in our meeting (Monday) before we took the court,” CU head coach Tad Boyle said. “We have four weeks left in the regular season. Now more than ever we have to reaffirm our commitment to each other. Our willingness to sacrifice, which a lot of guys have done this year. Our commitment to playing for each other and doing whatever we’ve got to do to try and win the next game. For now, the focus is even more important. Our guys are starting to hear the noise. They always hear noise every day of their life with social media. We always try to ignore the noise, but it gets harder to ignore the noise the louder it gets.
“At the beginning of the year everything is in front of you. There’s a lot of runway. And now, the runway is getting a little shorter. We’ve put ourselves in good position, but it’s also a very small margin. If we don’t win on Thursday, we’re not in sole possession of first place anymore. We know that. That’s the challenge.”
The Buffs already have been ranked more times this season than any team in program history — 11 weeks and counting — and taking the 16th spot marks CU’s highest ranking of the season. It is the highest the Buffs have been since hitting No. 15 on Jan. 6, 2014, just six days before Spencer Dinwiddie’s season-ending knee injury derailed the season.
“It’s crunch time,” CU point guard McKinley Wright said. “We’ve got to block out everybody except for us. That might include family, some of our closest friends. Whoever it may be. It’s about us right now. We know there’s a lot of noise out there. A lot of people talking. Sixteenth in the country, but right now what’s most important is getting better today, get better tomorrow, Wednesday, and try to compete on Thursday for a championship game.”
D-White invitation
Former Buffs star Derrick White on Monday was named one of 44 finalists for the 2020 US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team in Tokyo. The San Antonio Spurs guard represented the United States at the 2019 FIBA World Cup last fall. Only two other former Buffs basketball players — Burdette Haldorson (1956 and 1960) and Bob Jeangerard (1956) — have competed in the Olympics.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--CU Buffs’ KD Nixon focused on having stellar senior year

There was a brief time in December when Colorado ’ s KD Nixon felt he was ready to move on to the next chapter of his life .
Upon more reflection , he decided he needed one more year in Boulder .
Now in the middle of offseason training , Nixon is focused on making the most of his final year at CU – both on and off the football field .
“ The fact is , I want to graduate , I want to go first round and I want to set an example for my family , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , ” Nixon said .
A 5-foot-8 , 185-pound receiver , Nixon announced on Dec. 10 that he would skip his senior year at CU and enter the NFL Draft .
( One week earlier , teammate and long-time friend Laviska Shenault announced his early entry to the draft ) .
Nine days after his announcement , Nixon changed his mind .
“ It was just the fact that you have to see the bigger picture always , ” he said .
While Shenault is projected as a potential first-round pick in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borderline draft prospect .
Beyond football , though , Nixon said he will become the first in his family to graduate from college .
“ It ’ s surreal , ” he said .
“ I ’ m going to walk this spring ( and officially graduate in December ) , so it ’ s going to be good for my family to see that.
” From a football perspective , Nixon has a chance to finish his college career on a better note .
In 2019 , Nixon finished third on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receiving yards ( 465 ) and receiving touchdowns ( three ) .
He also averaged 23.4 yards on 16 kickoff returns , rushed for 19 yards on five carries , gained 10 yards on two punt returns and threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Dimitri Stanley on his only career pass .
Nixon ’ s overall production went down from 2018 , when he caught 52 passes for 636 yards and four touchdowns .
“ It can challenge you , ” said Nixon , who caught just 18 passes for 170 yards in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to stay focused because when the time is right , God will make it happen .
So that ’ s why I just stay so positive and just keep a smile on my face .
“ It ’ s kind of gut-checking for everybody because you put the work in daily .
Nobody else notices what you do , but if you ’ re not producing on the field , they don ’ t think you ’ re the best .
Once I get the opportunities , people will realize what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time.
” CU ’ s offense , in general , sputtered at times last season , its first with Jay Johnson as coordinator .
During the last seven games , the Buffs averaged just 15.6 points per game .
With the ability to play in the slot and outside , in addition to running the ball and even returning kicks , Nixon is hoping to do his part to help the Buffs become more explosive .
“ I ’ m always going to have high standards , high goals , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get the opportunity .
That ’ s the No .
1 thing I ’ ve had to learn in college .
You can work the hardest ever ; if you don ’ t get the opportunity , you can ’ t get what you want in life , so I pray I get the opportunity this year.
” A year ago , Nixon worked on becoming a better blocker and believes he showcased that ability .
Now , he wants to show off his whole game .
“ Now it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to show I am fast ; I need the opportunity to show I can run over people ; I need the opportunity to show I can be a deep threat , ” he said .
One of only eight scholarship seniors on the team , and one of only two on offense , Nixon is working on becoming more flexible , but also said he catches 500 passes a day , practicing for all types of scenarios : high-pointing a ball , catching low passes , or those down the middle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking care of the body , ” he said .
“ Now , let ’ s do more on-the-field work .
It ’ s a process and I think everything is going to connect .
“ I ’ m just waiting on my turn .
I can do it all .
Sometimes you have to wait and I pray that this year they will utilize me more.
” Nixon currently ranks 24th in school history in receiving yards ( 1,118 ) and 25th in catches ( 89 ) .
With a great senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the top 10 in both categories and if all goes well , Nixon will be in a better position for his future a year from now .
“ It ain ’ t going to get worse coming back , ” he said .
“ It ’ s going to get better coming back .
”

There was a brief time in December when Colorado’s KD Nixon felt he was ready to move on to the next chapter of his life.
Upon more reflection, he decided he needed one more year in Boulder.
Now in the middle of offseason training, Nixon is focused on making the most of his final year at CU – both on and off the football field.
“The fact is, I want to graduate, I want to go first round and I want to set an example for my family, so that’s the best thing for me,” Nixon said.
A 5-foot-8, 185-pound receiver, Nixon announced on Dec. 10 that he would skip his senior year at CU and enter the NFL Draft. (One week earlier, teammate and long-time friend Laviska Shenault announced his early entry to the draft). Nine days after his announcement, Nixon changed his mind.
“It was just the fact that you have to see the bigger picture always,” he said.
While Shenault is projected as a potential first-round pick in the April draft, Nixon was a borderline draft prospect. Beyond football, though, Nixon said he will become the first in his family to graduate from college.
“It’s surreal,” he said. “I’m going to walk this spring (and officially graduate in December), so it’s going to be good for my family to see that.”
From a football perspective, Nixon has a chance to finish his college career on a better note.
In 2019, Nixon finished third on the team in receptions (35), receiving yards (465) and receiving touchdowns (three). He also averaged 23.4 yards on 16 kickoff returns, rushed for 19 yards on five carries, gained 10 yards on two punt returns and threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Dimitri Stanley on his only career pass.
Nixon’s overall production went down from 2018, when he caught 52 passes for 636 yards and four touchdowns.
“It can challenge you,” said Nixon, who caught just 18 passes for 170 yards in the final seven games, “but you have to stay focused because when the time is right, God will make it happen. So that’s why I just stay so positive and just keep a smile on my face.
“It’s kind of gut-checking for everybody because you put the work in daily. Nobody else notices what you do, but if you’re not producing on the field, they don’t think you’re the best. Once I get the opportunities, people will realize what they’ve been missing the whole time.”
CU’s offense, in general, sputtered at times last season, its first with Jay Johnson as coordinator. During the last seven games, the Buffs averaged just 15.6 points per game.
With the ability to play in the slot and outside, in addition to running the ball and even returning kicks, Nixon is hoping to do his part to help the Buffs become more explosive.
“I’m always going to have high standards, high goals,” he said. “I’ve just got to get the opportunity. That’s the No. 1 thing I’ve had to learn in college. You can work the hardest ever; if you don’t get the opportunity, you can’t get what you want in life, so I pray I get the opportunity this year.”
A year ago, Nixon worked on becoming a better blocker and believes he showcased that ability. Now, he wants to show off his whole game.
“Now it’s to the point where I need the opportunity to show I am fast; I need the opportunity to show I can run over people; I need the opportunity to show I can be a deep threat,” he said.
One of only eight scholarship seniors on the team, and one of only two on offense, Nixon is working on becoming more flexible, but also said he catches 500 passes a day, practicing for all types of scenarios: high-pointing a ball, catching low passes, or those down the middle, etc.
“Last year it was taking care of the body,” he said. “Now, let’s do more on-the-field work. It’s a process and I think everything is going to connect.
“I’m just waiting on my turn. I can do it all. Sometimes you have to wait and I pray that this year they will utilize me more.”
Nixon currently ranks 24th in school history in receiving yards (1,118) and 25th in catches (89). With a great senior season, he could make a push for the top 10 in both categories and if all goes well, Nixon will be in a better position for his future a year from now.
“It ain’t going to get worse coming back,” he said. “It’s going to get better coming back.”


thedenverpost--2020-02-12--Johnson leads Holyoke to 48-41 victory over Wiggins

The Holyoke Dragons earned a win when they defeated the Wiggins Tigers 48-41 on Saturday .
Ethan Johnson lead Holyoke @ @ @ @ @ also collecting five rebounds and one assist .
Miles Sprague and Caleb Deaver also had @ @ @ @ @ and 10 points , respectively .
Looking ahead to their next games , Wiggins will @ @ @ @ @ while Holyoke will travel to play Akron .
Wiggins has not reported any team or @ @ @ @ @ .
This story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive .
Information accurate as @ @ @ @ @ as more data is available .

Wiggins could not keep up with Holly, fall 48-41 on Saturday.
Ethan Johnson lead Holyoke with 15 points scored while also recording five rebounds and one assist. Miles Sprague and Caleb Deaver also had productive outings contributing 13 points and 10 points, respectively.
Looking ahead to their next games, Wiggins will stay home and play Wray, while Holyoke will travel to play Akron.
Wiggins has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-12--A hit-and-run, chase and shooting lead to two indictments from Colorado grand jury

An 18th Judicial District grand jury indicted a federal prison employee for shooting at a suspected hit-and-run driver in the middle of stopped traffic on C-470 in 2019 .
Marc Simmons , who works for the Federal Bureau of Prisons , faces one count of illegal discharge of a firearm and one count of reckless endangerment , according to the grand jury indictment .
Meanwhile , the alleged hit-and-run driver , Anas Giornazi , faces one count of first-degree perjury , one count of leaving the scene of an accident and one count of careless driving , the indictment said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 8 p.m. on May 3 , 2019 , when Giornazi allegedly hit a truck that was towing equipment as part of a road project and then drove away .
Giornazi was driving a white Subaru .
Simmons , who was driving a white Ford Raptor pickup truck , and another driver in a Mercury Grand Marquis followed Giornazi ’ s vehicle and boxed it in on the highway , the release said .
The indictment alleges Simmons got out of his pickup with a gun , kicked the Subaru ’ s doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man who helped box the Subaru on the highway yelled , “ What the hell .
Fire at the tires , ” the indictment said .
Simmons told investigators he fired his gun only after the hit-and-run driver attempted to run him over with his car .
But a witness contradicted him , saying the hit-and-run driver did not try to run him over , the affidavit said .
A passerby recorded the incident with a cell phone camera and it showed that at least two other vehicles were in the vicinity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to potential harm , the indictment said .
After the shooting , Simmons called 911 and police found a .45-caliber handgun in his Ford .
At the police station , Simmons declined to talk to investigators .
He also declined to testify before the grand jury .
Investigators located Giornazi ’ s vehicle later that month , linking it to him because the Colorado State Patrol determined the Subaru ’ s steering wheel was on the right side .
A detective found that someone had tried to plug a bullet hole with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When testifying before the grand jury , Giornazi said the bullet hole was there when he bought the car , the indictment said .
But the prior owner said the car did not have a hole in it when he sold it to Giornazi and produced photographs of the car which proved his point , the indictment said .
Giornazi also told the grand jury that he had loaned the Subaru to a friend named Manu , whose last name he couldn ’ t remember and who had recently moved to Pakistan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Giornazi was not able to provide any factual basis that ‘ Manu ’ actually exists , ” the indictment said .

An 18th Judicial District grand jury indicted a federal prison employee for shooting at a suspected hit-and-run driver in the middle of stopped traffic on C-470 in 2019.
Marc Simmons, who works for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, faces one count of illegal discharge of a firearm and one count of reckless endangerment, according to the grand jury indictment.
Meanwhile, the alleged hit-and-run driver, Anas Giornazi, faces one count of first-degree perjury, one count of leaving the scene of an accident and one count of careless driving, the indictment said.
The incident between the men happened at 8 p.m. on May 3, 2019, when Giornazi allegedly hit a truck that was towing equipment as part of a road project and then drove away. Giornazi was driving a white Subaru.
Simmons, who was driving a white Ford Raptor pickup truck, and another driver in a Mercury Grand Marquis followed Giornazi’s vehicle and boxed it in on the highway, the release said. The indictment alleges Simmons got out of his pickup with a gun, kicked the Subaru’s doors and fired bullets into it.
The man who helped box the Subaru on the highway yelled, “What the hell. Fire at the tires,” the indictment said.
Simmons told investigators he fired his gun only after the hit-and-run driver attempted to run him over with his car. But a witness contradicted him, saying the hit-and-run driver did not try to run him over, the affidavit said.
A passerby recorded the incident with a cell phone camera and it showed that at least two other vehicles were in the vicinity of the Subaru when Simmons fired and subject to potential harm, the indictment said.
After the shooting, Simmons called 911 and police found a .45-caliber handgun in his Ford. At the police station, Simmons declined to talk to investigators. He also declined to testify before the grand jury.
Investigators located Giornazi’s vehicle later that month, linking it to him because the Colorado State Patrol determined the Subaru’s steering wheel was on the right side. A detective found that someone had tried to plug a bullet hole with a filler once the Subaru was located.
When testifying before the grand jury, Giornazi said the bullet hole was there when he bought the car, the indictment said. But the prior owner said the car did not have a hole in it when he sold it to Giornazi and produced photographs of the car which proved his point, the indictment said.
Giornazi also told the grand jury that he had loaned the Subaru to a friend named Manu, whose last name he couldn’t remember and who had recently moved to Pakistan, the indictment said.
“Notably, Mr. Giornazi was not able to provide any factual basis that ‘Manu’ actually exists,” the indictment said.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Feldman: Trump has hijacked Roger Stone’s sentencing

Following a presidential tweet , Donald Trump ’ s Department of Justice is poised to betray Robert Mueller ’ s independence — after the fact .
Reportedly , Justice will retract the sentencing recommendation that was made yesterday to sentence Roger Stone for seven to nine years for lying to Congress and witness tampering .
Three prosecutors quickly resigned from the case .
The whole point of Mueller ’ s status as special prosecutor was to protect his investigation from improper White House influence .
Now , Stone ’ s sentencing is being hijacked by direct presidential influence .
None @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not normal for the Justice Department to reverse a sentencing recommendation already submitted to court .
It ’ s especially not normal when the decision follows the president tweeting that the sentence sought was too high .
And it ’ s the trifecta of non-normalness when the person being sentenced was convicted of lying to protect the president in an investigation of whether the president colluded with a foreign power to get elected .
Lest you have forgotten , a reminder : Roger Stone is bad news .
A veteran of Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and self-professed mentee of the late and unlamented Roy Cohn , Stone served as a conduit between WikiLeaks and the 2016 Trump campaign .
Questioned about his conduct by the House Intelligence Committee , Stone lied under oath — five separate times , according to the Mueller team and the jury that convicted him .
Stone also tried to pressure an associate , the radio personality Randy Credico , to lie to Congress so that their stories would match .
And he did it in an especially colorful fashion , telling Credico to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pentangeli from the film “ Godfather II , ” who lies to Congress to protect mobster Michael Corleone .
The Mueller team discovered Stone ’ s crimes and indicted him in January 2019 .
Ordinarily , the federal government lawyers who file an indictment get to try their cases through verdict and sentencing , but because the Mueller team dissolved after its report was filed , Mueller farmed out several criminal prosecutions to different U.S. Attorney ’ s offices .
Two former members of Mueller ’ s team , Aaron Zelinsky and Adam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case .
Both prosectors left the case today .
A third , Jonathan Kravis , announced he was quitting his job as an assistant U.S. attorney entirely .
The sentencing recommendation filed yesterday was certainly at the high end of what the Department of Justice would ordinarily seek for a first-time felon convicted of a nonviolent crime .
Yet it fit within federal sentencing guidelines .
Explaining the request , the prosecutors pointed out the seriousness of interfering with the 2016 election .
They emphasized Stone ’ s disrespect for Congress and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s contempt for the judicial process , including his outrageous conduct of posting a picture of the presiding judge with crosshairs next to her head .
When President Trump heard about the sentencing recommendation , he tweeted immediately that it was “ horrible and very unfair.
” The Department of Justice will likely claim that it would have revised the recommendation regardless , but that claim is doubtful and in any case impossible to prove .
What ’ s so strikingly bad here is that the entire purpose of appointing Mueller as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest degree of independence from Trump permitted by current government regulations .
A constant concern throughout Mueller ’ s investigation was that Trump or those around him would wrongfully try to influence the investigation and its outcome .
Now Trump is taking advantage of the fact that the investigation is over to interfere in a criminal prosecution that was filed as part of that very investigation .
And he ’ s going to get away with it , insofar as Attorney General William Barr agrees to do his bidding .
The sentencing judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence , of course , but it would be pretty unusual for a judge to give a sentence harsher than the one recommended by prosecutors .
It can ’ t be ignored that Trump ’ s conduct follows so soon after the Senate voted to keep him in office .
Although the timing of the sentencing recommendation is presumably coincidental , Trump ’ s response surely reflects how completely unconstrained he feels post-impeachment .
Trump famously called Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy immediately after the release of the Mueller report , which stopped short @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes .
Free of the Mueller investigation , Trump committed the conduct for which he was subsequently impeached .
Now that impeachment is over , it would seem , Trump is free to settle a score with Mueller ’ s team .
We may have become inured to Trump ’ s outrageous conduct .
But we shouldn ’ t be .
Trump ’ s intervention in the Stone sentencing is an outrage against the idea of Mueller ’ s independence .
It further undercuts any possibility for the executive branch to monitor presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ democracy and the rule of law .
Noah Feldman is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist .
He is a professor of law at Harvard University .
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Following a presidential tweet, Donald Trump’s Department of Justice is poised to betray Robert Mueller’s independence — after the fact. Reportedly, Justice will retract the sentencing recommendation that was made yesterday to sentence Roger Stone for seven to nine years for lying to Congress and witness tampering. Three prosecutors quickly resigned from the case.
The whole point of Mueller’s status as special prosecutor was to protect his investigation from improper White House influence. Now, Stone’s sentencing is being hijacked by direct presidential influence.
None of this is normal. It’s not normal for the Justice Department to reverse a sentencing recommendation already submitted to court. It’s especially not normal when the decision follows the president tweeting that the sentence sought was too high. And it’s the trifecta of non-normalness when the person being sentenced was convicted of lying to protect the president in an investigation of whether the president colluded with a foreign power to get elected.
Lest you have forgotten, a reminder: Roger Stone is bad news. A veteran of Richard Nixon’s regime of dirty tricks and self-professed mentee of the late and unlamented Roy Cohn, Stone served as a conduit between WikiLeaks and the 2016 Trump campaign. Questioned about his conduct by the House Intelligence Committee, Stone lied under oath — five separate times, according to the Mueller team and the jury that convicted him. Stone also tried to pressure an associate, the radio personality Randy Credico, to lie to Congress so that their stories would match. And he did it in an especially colorful fashion, telling Credico to emulate the conduct of the character Frank Pentangeli from the film “Godfather II,” who lies to Congress to protect mobster Michael Corleone.
The Mueller team discovered Stone’s crimes and indicted him in January 2019. Ordinarily, the federal government lawyers who file an indictment get to try their cases through verdict and sentencing, but because the Mueller team dissolved after its report was filed, Mueller farmed out several criminal prosecutions to different U.S. Attorney’s offices. Two former members of Mueller’s team, Aaron Zelinsky and Adam Jed, continued to work on the case. Both prosectors left the case today. A third, Jonathan Kravis, announced he was quitting his job as an assistant U.S. attorney entirely.
The sentencing recommendation filed yesterday was certainly at the high end of what the Department of Justice would ordinarily seek for a first-time felon convicted of a nonviolent crime. Yet it fit within federal sentencing guidelines. Explaining the request, the prosecutors pointed out the seriousness of interfering with the 2016 election. They emphasized Stone’s disrespect for Congress and the investigative process. And they mentioned Stone’s contempt for the judicial process, including his outrageous conduct of posting a picture of the presiding judge with crosshairs next to her head.
When President Trump heard about the sentencing recommendation, he tweeted immediately that it was “horrible and very unfair.” The Department of Justice will likely claim that it would have revised the recommendation regardless, but that claim is doubtful and in any case impossible to prove.
What’s so strikingly bad here is that the entire purpose of appointing Mueller as special counsel was to assure him the greatest degree of independence from Trump permitted by current government regulations. A constant concern throughout Mueller’s investigation was that Trump or those around him would wrongfully try to influence the investigation and its outcome.
Now Trump is taking advantage of the fact that the investigation is over to interfere in a criminal prosecution that was filed as part of that very investigation. And he’s going to get away with it, insofar as Attorney General William Barr agrees to do his bidding. The sentencing judge could always choose to impose a longer sentence, of course, but it would be pretty unusual for a judge to give a sentence harsher than the one recommended by prosecutors.
It can’t be ignored that Trump’s conduct follows so soon after the Senate voted to keep him in office. Although the timing of the sentencing recommendation is presumably coincidental, Trump’s response surely reflects how completely unconstrained he feels post-impeachment.
Trump famously called Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy immediately after the release of the Mueller report, which stopped short of stating that he had committed any crimes. Free of the Mueller investigation, Trump committed the conduct for which he was subsequently impeached. Now that impeachment is over, it would seem, Trump is free to settle a score with Mueller’s team.
We may have become inured to Trump’s outrageous conduct. But we shouldn’t be. Trump’s intervention in the Stone sentencing is an outrage against the idea of Mueller’s independence. It further undercuts any possibility for the executive branch to monitor presidential misconduct. That’s bad for democracy and the rule of law.
Noah Feldman is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He is a professor of law at Harvard University.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Meet four breweries upending Denver’s overwhelmingly white craft beer scene

When Jose Beteta , Tamil Maldonado Vega and Martín Vargas opened a craft brewery in West Denver at the end of 2019 , they knew they would have to offer their community more than just beer to drink .
Upon starting the business , the three founders of Raíces ( Spanish for “ roots ” ) Brewing Company were facing a “ plateauing ” craft beer industry , according to Beteta , and one with very little minority representation , he noticed .
According to the Boulder-based Brewers Association ’ s 2019 data , 88 % of brewery owners polled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while 2.4 % consider themselves Hispanic or Latino .
But Beteta and his team saw estimates of an $ 11 billion potential Latino craft beer market in the U.S. as they were getting ready to open .
And they wanted to figure out how to tap into it .
“ We did some soul searching around that , ” Beteta said .
“ The craft beer industry was starting to realize you couldn ’ t just be about beer , you had to engage with the public.
” In 2018 , the Brewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survey , the same year that the organization brought on its first-ever diversity ambassador to help foster inclusion across the industry .
In Denver , the Raíces partners and more brewery owners are thinking about diversity in their owns ways .
“ We like the ( craft beer ) industry because it ’ s very collaborative , ” Beteta said .
“ Here , we don ’ t see the beer itself as the key to this project .
It ’ s one of three main things ” : cerveza ( or beer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Exactly what we wanted to do here is to celebrate Latin American culture as much as possible , in all its diversity , ” Beteta said .
With the help of a grant from Denver Arts & Venues , Raíces has been hosting regular live music sessions since it opened in December , from bachata dance brunches to evening mariachi performances .
The owners bring in Latin American food trucks , they serve a non-alcoholic malta ( or malt ) , similar to root beer , and they stock plenty of toys next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so the whole family is invited .
“ You get kids here leaving at midnight , ” Beteta said .
“ We ’ re very cautious and aware of making sure everyone ’ s welcome.
” He and Maldonado Vega came to beer from careers in economic and community development .
After four years of searching for a brewing space in Denver , the Raíces team landed in this rapidly changing industrial district off West Colfax , called Sun Valley .
Turn a full circle from anywhere in their taproom , and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downtown Denver skyline , the future home of Meow Wolf , Broncos stadium and Lakewood Gulch Park surrounding the South Platte River , then uninterrupted views of the mountains beyond them .
“ This is it , ” Beteta said of the location .
Come September , they ’ ll host a second annual Suave Fest on the land surrounding Raíces , inviting Latin-owned breweries from around the U.S. , including a dozen from Colorado .
RELATED : 12 under-the-radar breweries you should add to your list Let your product do the talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the owners of Novel Strand Brewing , located in the beer-saturated Baker neighborhood , say little has changed from their opening intention of making high-quality “ craft ” that speaks for itself , and of facilitating conversation around it .
But in representing Dominican , black and Israeli communities , Chantel Columna , Ayana Coker and Tamir Danon say that too often they have become the focus of the beer ’ s story .
“ It shouldn ’ t be all the time , ‘ Hey look at us , look what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this kind of attention .
“ Whether it ’ s the beer or whether it ’ s diversity , let your actions and your product and your vision do the talking.
” In Novel Strand ’ s neighborhood space , which they share with coffee company Queen City Collective , an hour-long interview over pints of kolsch turns from beer to language and cultural barriers , and from marriage to soccer and hair styles .
Perhaps you ’ ve seen Novel Strand ’ s marketing for the Green Queen , for example : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tall afro , wearing a green patterned dress and holding a glass of golden beer .
“ It ’ s just imagery , ” Columna said .
“ But I hear that it ’ s beautiful , because people like seeing themselves represented on an image that is true , you know , that ’ s not overly sexualized.
” And the more people who see themselves represented honestly , whether as the face on a beer or at the head of a company , the more they know what possibilities are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But before the conversation could drift too far , Danon brought it back around to their focus , to what ’ s brewing .
“ You don ’ t have to say it ’ s awesome , you don ’ t have to give us a medal or pat us on the back .
But you saw it , and now in your brain , it ’ s a little more normal , ” he said .
“ We want to be the space for growth by just showing that , and letting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You don ’ t have to drink it , but we ’ ll pour you the beer.
” Cheluna Brewing opened at Aurora ’ s Stanley Marketplace in 2016 and bills itself as the first Latin-owned and operated craft brewery in Colorado .
Owner Javi Perez said that when he and his wife , Jen , came up with their Oaxacan-inspired taproom — which has hand-stuccoed walls and splashes of azulejos ( ceramic tiles ) — “ we built the brewery to have a sense of Mexican hospitality.
” The Perezes played Latin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ingredients for otherwise European beers , like flor de Jamaica ( hibsicus ) , cacao and chiles .
They gave their brews Spanish names .
“ When we first opened , we didn ’ t know of any other breweries that were Latino-owned , ” he said .
“ When we first opened , we actually had people complain that ( the beer ) names weren ’ t in English , ” like their Gose de Tamarindo or the Chilango Hefeweizen .
In addition to running the brewery business , Javi is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a career in teaching and counseling .
When Perez talks about the patience and education involved in running a “ female-owned and Chicano-owned brewery , ” he uses these two words over and over : “ love and kindness.
” “ I just look forward to the day that our people are embraced as readily as the foods , the flavors , the sights and the music ( of Mexico ) , ” he added .
But what is American beer really ?
On South Broadway , Dos Luces Brewery owners Sam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concept of a Latin American brewery to another level .
They ’ re altogether avoiding beer styles that come from Europe and instead focusing on those indigenous to pre-Columbian America .
Starting with corn as the main ingredient , they brew new versions of traditional Incan chicha and Aztec pulque .
They call Dos Luces a “ mission-based company.
” Their mission ?
“ To change the way people think about beer , ” Belstock said .
When he and Alcaine started thinking about their own project after working together at Miller Brewing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ All American craft beer was kind of derived from European beers , but what is American beer really ?
” Belstock said .
“ And what are the actual fermented beverages of Latin America ?
” Alcaine added .
The question is more personal for Alcaine , whose mother and father emigrated to the U.S. from Cuba and El Salvador , respectively , in the 1970s .
“ There was always this thing where they left and never really talked about going back , ” he said .
“ For me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family came from … this is an attempt to explore that , and see what that all could mean in a more modern sense.
” After 18 months of serving chicha and pulque rather than pilsners or porters in Denver , “ it ’ s definitely an education experience for people who come in the door , ” Belstock said .
“ Eighty percent of people who walk in the door still are expecting Pacifico or an IPA that has some sort of Mexican ingredient in it , ” he added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the beers themselves .
We are trying to educate people about the cultures that these beers came from .
”

When Jose Beteta, Tamil Maldonado Vega and Martín Vargas opened a craft brewery in West Denver at the end of 2019, they knew they would have to offer their community more than just beer to drink.
Upon starting the business, the three founders of Raíces (Spanish for “roots”) Brewing Company were facing a “plateauing” craft beer industry, according to Beteta, and one with very little minority representation, he noticed.
According to the Boulder-based Brewers Association’s 2019 data, 88% of brewery owners polled across the country identify as white, while 2.4% consider themselves Hispanic or Latino.
But Beteta and his team saw estimates of an $11 billion potential Latino craft beer market in the U.S. as they were getting ready to open. And they wanted to figure out how to tap into it.
“We did some soul searching around that,” Beteta said. “The craft beer industry was starting to realize you couldn’t just be about beer, you had to engage with the public.”
In 2018, the Brewers Association conducted its initial brewery diversity benchmarking survey, the same year that the organization brought on its first-ever diversity ambassador to help foster inclusion across the industry.
In Denver, the Raíces partners and more brewery owners are thinking about diversity in their owns ways.
“We like the (craft beer) industry because it’s very collaborative,” Beteta said. “Here, we don’t see the beer itself as the key to this project. It’s one of three main things”: cerveza (or beer), community and culture.
“Exactly what we wanted to do here is to celebrate Latin American culture as much as possible, in all its diversity,” Beteta said.
With the help of a grant from Denver Arts & Venues, Raíces has been hosting regular live music sessions since it opened in December, from bachata dance brunches to evening mariachi performances.
The owners bring in Latin American food trucks, they serve a non-alcoholic malta (or malt), similar to root beer, and they stock plenty of toys next to the dance floor and stage, so the whole family is invited.
“You get kids here leaving at midnight,” Beteta said. “We’re very cautious and aware of making sure everyone’s welcome.”
He and Maldonado Vega came to beer from careers in economic and community development. After four years of searching for a brewing space in Denver, the Raíces team landed in this rapidly changing industrial district off West Colfax, called Sun Valley.
Turn a full circle from anywhere in their taproom, and you’ll see the following: the downtown Denver skyline, the future home of Meow Wolf, Broncos stadium and Lakewood Gulch Park surrounding the South Platte River, then uninterrupted views of the mountains beyond them.
“This is it,” Beteta said of the location.
Come September, they’ll host a second annual Suave Fest on the land surrounding Raíces, inviting Latin-owned breweries from around the U.S., including a dozen from Colorado.
RELATED: 12 under-the-radar breweries you should add to your list
Let your product do the talking
In their second year of business, the owners of Novel Strand Brewing, located in the beer-saturated Baker neighborhood, say little has changed from their opening intention of making high-quality “craft” that speaks for itself, and of facilitating conversation around it.
But in representing Dominican, black and Israeli communities, Chantel Columna, Ayana Coker and Tamir Danon say that too often they have become the focus of the beer’s story.
“It shouldn’t be all the time, ‘Hey look at us, look what we did,'” Danon said about this kind of attention. “Whether it’s the beer or whether it’s diversity, let your actions and your product and your vision do the talking.”
In Novel Strand’s neighborhood space, which they share with coffee company Queen City Collective, an hour-long interview over pints of kolsch turns from beer to language and cultural barriers, and from marriage to soccer and hair styles.
Perhaps you’ve seen Novel Strand’s marketing for the Green Queen, for example: a silhouetted woman with dark skin and a tall afro, wearing a green patterned dress and holding a glass of golden beer.
“It’s just imagery,” Columna said. “But I hear that it’s beautiful, because people like seeing themselves represented on an image that is true, you know, that’s not overly sexualized.”
And the more people who see themselves represented honestly, whether as the face on a beer or at the head of a company, the more they know what possibilities are available to them, she added.
But before the conversation could drift too far, Danon brought it back around to their focus, to what’s brewing.
“You don’t have to say it’s awesome, you don’t have to give us a medal or pat us on the back. But you saw it, and now in your brain, it’s a little more normal,” he said. “We want to be the space for growth by just showing that, and letting it be in front of you. You don’t have to drink it, but we’ll pour you the beer.”
A sense of Mexican hospitality
Cheluna Brewing opened at Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace in 2016 and bills itself as the first Latin-owned and operated craft brewery in Colorado.
Owner Javi Perez said that when he and his wife, Jen, came up with their Oaxacan-inspired taproom — which has hand-stuccoed walls and splashes of azulejos (ceramic tiles) — “we built the brewery to have a sense of Mexican hospitality.”
The Perezes played Latin music in the background and brought in ingredients for otherwise European beers, like flor de Jamaica (hibsicus), cacao and chiles. They gave their brews Spanish names.
“When we first opened, we didn’t know of any other breweries that were Latino-owned,” he said. “When we first opened, we actually had people complain that (the beer) names weren’t in English,” like their Gose de Tamarindo or the Chilango Hefeweizen.
In addition to running the brewery business, Javi is an emergency room physician in Denver. Jen has a career in teaching and counseling. When Perez talks about the patience and education involved in running a “female-owned and Chicano-owned brewery,” he uses these two words over and over: “love and kindness.”
“I just look forward to the day that our people are embraced as readily as the foods, the flavors, the sights and the music (of Mexico),” he added.
But what is American beer really?
On South Broadway, Dos Luces Brewery owners Sam Alcaine and Judd Belstock are taking the concept of a Latin American brewery to another level. They’re altogether avoiding beer styles that come from Europe and instead focusing on those indigenous to pre-Columbian America.
Starting with corn as the main ingredient, they brew new versions of traditional Incan chicha and Aztec pulque. They call Dos Luces a “mission-based company.” Their mission? “To change the way people think about beer,” Belstock said.
When he and Alcaine started thinking about their own project after working together at Miller Brewing, they began by asking questions.
“All American craft beer was kind of derived from European beers, but what is American beer really?” Belstock said. “And what are the actual fermented beverages of Latin America?” Alcaine added.
The question is more personal for Alcaine, whose mother and father emigrated to the U.S. from Cuba and El Salvador, respectively, in the 1970s.
“There was always this thing where they left and never really talked about going back,” he said. “For me, connecting with those roots and where my family came from … this is an attempt to explore that, and see what that all could mean in a more modern sense.”
After 18 months of serving chicha and pulque rather than pilsners or porters in Denver, “it’s definitely an education experience for people who come in the door,” Belstock said.
“Eighty percent of people who walk in the door still are expecting Pacifico or an IPA that has some sort of Mexican ingredient in it,” he added. “And the education isn’t just about the beers themselves. We are trying to educate people about the cultures that these beers came from.”
Taste what’s brewing
Raíces Brewing Co., 2060 W. Colfax, (720) 295-2437, raicesbrewing.com
Novel Strand Brewing Co., 305 W. 1st Ave., (720) 949-0246, novelstrand.com
Cheluna Brewing Co., 2501 Dallas St. at Stanley Marketplace, (720) 600-0020, cheluna.com
Dos Luces Brewery, 1236 S. Broadway, (720) 379-7763, dosluces.com


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Federal court won’t toss sexual harassment lawsuit against Colorado prison guard

A lawsuit against a former Colorado prison guard accused of sexually harassing female inmates will go forward after a federal appeals court determined he would not be granted government protection from being sued .
The 10th U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a lawsuit against Bruce Bradley , a former canteen supervisor at the Denver Women ’ s Correctional Facility , and other state prison officials should continue .
Any reasonable corrections officer in Bradley ’ s position would have known his conduct violated inmate Susan Ullery ’ s rights , the court ruled .
Ullery ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cour in Denvert said prison officials did not protect her from being groped in the crotch by Bradley during an investigative sting .
Ullery was wearing a hidden microphone to help build a case against Bradley , who had been accused of sexually harassing and assaulting female inmates who worked in the canteen .
Annie Skinner , a corrections department spokeswoman , said she could not comment because the case was in the early stages of litigation .
Denver civil rights attorney David Lane filed the lawsuit on Ullery ’ s behalf against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive director Rick Raemisch , and four officials at the women ’ s prison .
The lawsuit accused Bradley and his supervisors , including Raemisch , of “ reckless and callous indifference ” despite the prison having the highest rate of sexual assault of prisoners by correctional officers in the nation .
A corrections department spokeswoman on Tuesday could not be immediately reached for comment .
The Post typically shields the names of sexual assault victims , but Lane has said Ullery wants her name published as a message to fellow inmates .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for theft when she began working in the canteen in 2014 .
The sexual harassment began about four months after Ullery started work in the canteen , the lawsuit said .
The abuse allegedly escalated to sexual assault , it said .
Witnesses reported that Bradley sexually harassed female inmates he supervised as early as 2008 , the lawsuit said .
In April of 2016 , Ullery met with investigators from the corrections department ’ s inspector general ’ s office , who persuaded her to wear a wire to record Bradley ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s lawsuit said investigators failed to intervene when the abuse started .
They told her the device was not transmitting well , the lawsuit said .
Bradley resigned in lieu of being fired on May 31 , 2016 , the lawsuit said .
He had worked for the corrections department since 1993 .

A lawsuit against a former Colorado prison guard accused of sexually harassing female inmates will go forward after a federal appeals court determined he would not be granted government protection from being sued.
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a lawsuit against Bruce Bradley, a former canteen supervisor at the Denver Women’s Correctional Facility, and other state prison officials should continue. Any reasonable corrections officer in Bradley’s position would have known his conduct violated inmate Susan Ullery’s rights, the court ruled.
Ullery’s April 2018 lawsuit in U.S. District Cour in Denvert said prison officials did not protect her from being groped in the crotch by Bradley during an investigative sting. Ullery was wearing a hidden microphone to help build a case against Bradley, who had been accused of sexually harassing and assaulting female inmates who worked in the canteen.
Annie Skinner, a corrections department spokeswoman, said she could not comment because the case was in the early stages of litigation.
Denver civil rights attorney David Lane filed the lawsuit on Ullery’s behalf against Bradley, former Colorado Department of Corrections executive director Rick Raemisch, and four officials at the women’s prison.
The lawsuit accused Bradley and his supervisors, including Raemisch, of “reckless and callous indifference” despite the prison having the highest rate of sexual assault of prisoners by correctional officers in the nation.
A corrections department spokeswoman on Tuesday could not be immediately reached for comment.
The Post typically shields the names of sexual assault victims, but Lane has said Ullery wants her name published as a message to fellow inmates. Ullery was serving a six-year prison sentence for theft when she began working in the canteen in 2014.
The sexual harassment began about four months after Ullery started work in the canteen, the lawsuit said. The abuse allegedly escalated to sexual assault, it said. Witnesses reported that Bradley sexually harassed female inmates he supervised as early as 2008, the lawsuit said.
In April of 2016, Ullery met with investigators from the corrections department’s inspector general’s office, who persuaded her to wear a wire to record Bradley’s inappropriate behavior. But Ullery’s lawsuit said investigators failed to intervene when the abuse started. They told her the device was not transmitting well, the lawsuit said.
Bradley resigned in lieu of being fired on May 31, 2016, the lawsuit said. He had worked for the corrections department since 1993.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Broomfield cites Extraction Oil & Gas for noise violations

Broomfield served Extraction Oil & Gas Inc. with a citation late Friday claiming the Denver-based company violated the city and county ’ s noise ordinance the night of Feb. 6 .
The citation was issued for a noise complaint between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. in the 15500 block of Sheridan Boulevard .
Broomfield officials said the citation was issued for failure to submit the noise modeling study and continuing to operate between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. , but an Extraction spokesman says the company ’ s operator agreement from the city and county exempt it from the noise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed an emergency noise ordinance , which went into effect Jan. 22 .
The ordinance aims to limit noise from industrial operations in residential areas between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Council drafted the ordinance after hundreds of residents , primarily in the Anthem Ranch , Anthem Highlands and Wildgrass neighborhoods , reported excessive noise from oil and gas operations .
People emailed , called and spoke to council at meetings about noise noise waking , or keeping their families awake , especially children .
As of Jan. 15 , Broomfield Director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 , Broomfield has received 360 complaints related to the company ’ s Livingston well site , the majority of which were noise related .
This noise and the resulting stress , anxiety , and sleep deprivation could be causing adverse health impacts , city officials claim , and is impairing the overall welfare of a significant number of residents in Anthem Ranch , Anthem Highlands and Wildgrass .
All of those neighborhoods are near Extraction ’ s Livingston site , west of Lowell Boulevard near the Northwest Parkway .
“ Broomfield has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and protect the health , safety , and welfare of our residents , ” City and County Manager Jennifer Hoffman said in a news release .
“ Enforcing the ordinance passed by the City Council shows our collective and continued effort to protect the health and well-being of our residents.
” Extraction Spokesman Brian Cain said the provisions of the company ’ s operator agreement with Broomfield “ make it clear the city ’ s new noise ordinance does not apply ” to Extraction ’ s operations .
The agreement with the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decibel range measured at 1,000 feet from well sites , Cain said , and to date , the company has not seen any verifiable data showing Extraction is violating the agreement .
Broomfield ’ s agreement with Extraction allows for the city and county to enact and apply general ordinances that apply to all commercial and industrial operations , including the noise ordinance .
“ While we continue to meet our obligations regarding noise mitigation , we do remain committed to working with the community and want to be responsive to sincere noise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
“ In fact , we ’ ve offered to professionally measure sound at the site of resident complaints by making our third-party noise consultants available to go directly to the location of complaints in real time to help verify and understand these complaints .
To date , the city has not taken us up on that offer.
” The citation comes after Extraction failed to cease operations between the updated hours , or to submit a noise modeling study that showed noise levels wouldn ’ t exceed standards , or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Broomfield stated in its news release .
Extraction had 15 days to seek the variance after the ordinance passed .
Each day Extraction fails to comply is a separate violation and Broomfield will cite the operator every day the violation continues , the release states .
Each violation of the ordinance can result in a maximum fine of $ 2,650 per day .
There is no cap on the fine , but the court does not have to impose the maximum fine .
Broomfield encourages residents to report noise and other oil and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line at 720-887-3130 or Broomfield.org/ImmediateConcern .
The first court date on the citation is set for March 3 in Broomfield Municipal Court .

Broomfield served Extraction Oil & Gas Inc. with a citation late Friday claiming the Denver-based company violated the city and county’s noise ordinance the night of Feb. 6.
The citation was issued for a noise complaint between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. in the 15500 block of Sheridan Boulevard.
Broomfield officials said the citation was issued for failure to submit the noise modeling study and continuing to operate between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., but an Extraction spokesman says the company’s operator agreement from the city and county exempt it from the noise ordinance.
Broomfield Council on Jan. 14 passed an emergency noise ordinance , which went into effect Jan. 22. The ordinance aims to limit noise from industrial operations in residential areas between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Council drafted the ordinance after hundreds of residents, primarily in the Anthem Ranch, Anthem Highlands and Wildgrass neighborhoods, reported excessive noise from oil and gas operations. People emailed, called and spoke to council at meetings about noise noise waking, or keeping their families awake, especially children.
As of Jan. 15, Broomfield Director of Strategic Initiatives Tami Yellico said since Nov. 20, Broomfield has received 360 complaints related to the company’s Livingston well site, the majority of which were noise related.
This noise and the resulting stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation could be causing adverse health impacts, city officials claim, and is impairing the overall welfare of a significant number of residents in Anthem Ranch, Anthem Highlands and Wildgrass. All of those neighborhoods are near Extraction’s Livingston site, west of Lowell Boulevard near the Northwest Parkway.
“Broomfield has a responsibility to preserve the public peace and protect the health, safety, and welfare of our residents,” City and County Manager Jennifer Hoffman said in a news release. “Enforcing the ordinance passed by the City Council shows our collective and continued effort to protect the health and well-being of our residents.”
Extraction Spokesman Brian Cain said the provisions of the company’s operator agreement with Broomfield “make it clear the city’s new noise ordinance does not apply” to Extraction’s operations. The agreement with the city requires operations to stay within a certain decibel range measured at 1,000 feet from well sites, Cain said, and to date, the company has not seen any verifiable data showing Extraction is violating the agreement.
Broomfield’s agreement with Extraction allows for the city and county to enact and apply general ordinances that apply to all commercial and industrial operations, including the noise ordinance.
“While we continue to meet our obligations regarding noise mitigation, we do remain committed to working with the community and want to be responsive to sincere noise complaints from residents,” Cain said Monday. “In fact, we’ve offered to professionally measure sound at the site of resident complaints by making our third-party noise consultants available to go directly to the location of complaints in real time to help verify and understand these complaints. To date, the city has not taken us up on that offer.”
The citation comes after Extraction failed to cease operations between the updated hours, or to submit a noise modeling study that showed noise levels wouldn’t exceed standards, or to seek a variance from the provisions, Broomfield stated in its news release. Extraction had 15 days to seek the variance after the ordinance passed.
Each day Extraction fails to comply is a separate violation and Broomfield will cite the operator every day the violation continues, the release states. Each violation of the ordinance can result in a maximum fine of $2,650 per day.
There is no cap on the fine, but the court does not have to impose the maximum fine.
Broomfield encourages residents to report noise and other oil and gas related concerns via the Immediate Concern line at 720-887-3130 or Broomfield.org/ImmediateConcern.
The first court date on the citation is set for March 3 in Broomfield Municipal Court.


thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Yuma manages 39-25 win over Merino

Yuma manages 39-25 win over Merino

The Yuma Indians earned a win when they defeated the Merino Rams 39-25 on Saturday .
Yuma was paced in @ @ @ @ @ scored 15 points while also grabbing eight rebounds .
Reagan Nolin helped the effort by @ @ @ @ @ rebounds .
Merino was lead in scoring by Hannah Pejsa-Stegner who accounted for 11 points @ @ @ @ @ rebounds and two assists .
Ryann Briggs aided the effort by contributing 10 points and @ @ @ @ @ for each team , Merino will play host to Fleming , while Yuma will travel @ @ @ @ @ story was created with technology provided by Data Skrive .
Information accurate as of publication @ @ @ @ @ data is available .

The Yuma Indians earned a win when they defeated the Merino Rams 39-25 on Saturday.
Ema Richardson lead Yuma with 15 points scored while also collecting eight rebounds. Reagan Nolin and Taylor Law also had notable outings contributing 11 points and nine points, respectively.
Merino was paced in scoring by Hannah Pejsa-Stegner who put up 11 points, while also collecting six rebounds and two assists. Ryann Briggs had a productive night, scoring 10 points.
Next up for each team, Merino will stay home and play Fleming, while Yuma will travel to play Caliche.
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thedenverpost--2020-02-11--Dolores is victorious over Ouray, 36-22

Dolores is victorious over Ouray, 36-22

The Dolores Bears earned a win when they defeated Ouray 36-22 on Saturday .
Next up for each team , @ @ @ @ @ play Caprock Academy , while Dolores will travel to play Mancos .
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The Dolores Bears beat Ouray by a score of 36-22 on Saturday.
Ouray was paced in scoring by Hannah Pankow who accounted for eight points while collecting three rebounds. Audrey Gibbs had a solid night, scoring eight points.
In their next games, Ouray will stay home and play Caprock Academy, while Dolores will travel to play Mancos.
Dolores has not reported any team or player statistics from this contest.
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