An editorial by Shaye Southall At this point in time, cell phones are the judge, jury, and executioner. For just about every officer involved shooting of an unarmed black man or Latino man, there is a witness that captures the fatal moments on film. This phenomenon has been taking place throughout history, but America is … Continue reading
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Katie Medley, nine months pregnant and crouching between the seats of a movie theater filling with tear gas, gunfire and screams, looked at her husband Caleb’s bloody face and told a friend, “He’s dead, he’s dead.” Prodeo Et Patria was 14 that night, and sitting with his parents somewhere in … Continue reading
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Opening statements are set Monday in the long-awaited trial of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes. Here’s a look at top elements in the case: ___ THE CRIME: About 420 people were watching a midnight showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” on July 20, 2012, in the Denver suburb of Aurora … Continue reading
10:30 a.m. (MDT) Opening statements in the Colorado shooting trial will be given by District Attorney George Brauchler for the prosecution, and public defenders Daniel King and Katherine Spengler for the defense. Brauchler said at the morning briefing that he’ll show graphic images during his presentation. He didn’t elaborate. The trial is taking place … Continue reading
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — More people reported to court Wednesday, January 21, to fill out questionnaires as the long slog toward picking a jury in the Colorado theater shooting case resumed for a second day. Judge Carlos Samour excused seven people at the start of the proceedings because they were sick, weren’t residents of … Continue reading
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