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Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright on Thursday vowed to reform the state’s judicial branch in the wake of allegations of judicial misconduct, sexism and harassment — and of a high-level cover-up intended to keep those misdeeds secret. “Where there is wrongdoing, we will address it,” Boatright said. “Where there was an abuse of power, we will stop it. Where our policies are deficient, we will change them. We want to know the truth. We recognize the branch faces a crisis of confidence in its leadership.” Boatright became emotional and struggled to speak at times as he addressed Colorado lawmakers in the state House of Representatives during the annual State of the Judiciary speech Thursday. He reiterated the Colorado Supreme Court’s commitment to investigating the cover-up allegations through an independent panel not controlled or appointed by the justices, and said there needed to be a cultural change within the branch. The investigators will examine former … [Read more...] about Colorado Chief Justice Brian Boatright admits “crisis of confidence” in courts amid scandal

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” as he took the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherited a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors. Biden’s inauguration came at a time of national tumult and uncertainty, a ceremony of resilience as the hallowed American democratic rite unfurled at a U.S. Capitol battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks ago. The chilly Washington morning was dotted with snow flurries, but the sun emerged just before Biden took the oath of office, the quadrennial ceremony persevering even though it was encircled by security forces evocative of a war zone and devoid of crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic. “The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded. We’ve learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile. At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed,” Biden said. … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Inauguration of President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris

Colorado’s courts will face an unprecedented backlog of cases next year with reduced staff and resources because of budget cuts prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. The statewide court system cut 111 employees this summer and eliminated 95 empty positions in order to reduce its general fund budget by about $34 million amid a statewide shortfall, according to information the judicial branch provided to the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. “It’s going to be bad enough if we were fully staffed, but actually being cut, we’re really worried about how we’re going to do a lot of this,” Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Coats told the committee last week. He’s set to retire in January. In the 20th Judicial District in Boulder County, officials made what appears to be an unprecedented move to eliminate all court reporters. In the 18th Judicial District, which covers Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, 16 law clerks and three others lost their jobs, according to … [Read more...] about “It’s a double whammy:” Colorado courts facing unprecedented backlog now hobbled by COVID-19 budget cuts

Halfway through a three-week murder trial in Adams County, jurors arrived in the courtroom to hear that someone there had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “The court became aware that an individual who has been in the courtroom, but who has typically been seated back behind the bar, did have a positive test,” Judge Mark Warner told the jury earlier this month. But, he continued, since everyone in the courtroom had been following public health guidelines — including wearing masks, sanitizing exhibits and keeping six feet of space between people — the trial could continue. The likelihood that anyone else was exposed was low, he said. It was one of several brushes the Colorado’s court system has had with the highly contagious virus as the courts continue to function despite the pandemic. Staff members, prosecutors and attorneys have contracted the virus, at times forcing courts to shut down or limit operations. Judges have declared mistrials because of the pandemic, and … [Read more...] about Colorado courts face growing trial backlog due to COVID delays

FAIRFIELD (CBS13) – A man accused of holding a victim against their will was arrested in Fairfield by officers responding to reports of human trafficking, the California Highway Patrol said on Friday. The arrest happened the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 23. READ MORE: Trailblazer Flew Through Glass Ceilings As First Female African American Pilot To Fly U-2 Aircraft Rented Dodge Charger (credit: CHP Solano) CHP Solano said it received a report of a human trafficking victim in a rented Dodge Charger. Officers located the vehicle and chased the driver into Fairfield. At some point, the suspect ran from the vehicle carrying a backpack. The suspect, who has not yet been identified, was located a short time later and arrested, according to the CHP. Officers located the bag a short distance from the arrest and discovered a handgun inside. READ MORE: Pressure Behind The Wheel: Sacramento Mover Drove Historic Victorian Mansion Through San Francisco The CHP said the … [Read more...] about Suspect In Human Trafficking Report Arrested After Chase Into Fairfield, CHP Says