Aurora

"Jury Begins Deliberations in High-Stakes Murder Trial of Aurora Dentist Accused of Poisoning His Wife"

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. — Jury deliberations commenced Tuesday afternoon following closing statements in the high-profile murder trial of an Aurora dentist accused of killing his wife. James Craig faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and solicitation to commit various forms of tampering and perjury, stemming from the alleged poisoning of his spouse, Angela Craig. The prosecution asserts that James Craig, 43, murdered his wife by poisoning her smoothies with lethal substances, specifically cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a common ingredient in over-the-counter eye drops. Angela Craig, who was 43 at the time of her death, suffered various … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $1 Million to Aurora Man After Excessive Force Incident During Traffic Stop

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Aurora, Illinois — A federal jury has awarded over $1 million to a local man after determining that a police officer used excessive force during a traffic stop in 2020. The case highlights ongoing concerns about law enforcement practices and community relations. George Gutierrez, 52, was pulled over on April 26, 2020, for allegedly failing to signal within 100 feet of a turn. Seeking accountability, he requested a supervisor to the scene. According to Gutierrez’s legal team, officers ignored his requests, forcibly removed him from his vehicle by breaking a window, and slammed his head … Read more

Murder Trial Stalled: Aurora Dentist’s Attorney Withdraws, Citing Ethical Concerns

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Aurora, Colo. – The anticipated start of a murder trial involving a local dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife encountered an unexpected delay. The trial was postponed when the defense attorney representing the suspect withdrew from the case moments before jury selection was set to commence. The attorney, Harvey Steinberg of Denver, cited significant ethical conflicts with his client’s preferred legal strategy. Steinberg referenced professional conduct guidelines, suggesting that his client, James Craig, was pursuing a course he believed to be either criminal or fraught with fraudulence. He also indicated a profound moral disagreement … Read more

Guilty Verdict Reached in High-Profile Aurora Murder Case

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Aurora, CO – In a significant judgement delivered on Wednesday, a Colorado court found a man guilty in the murder of an Aurora woman, marking a notable development in a case that has captured local attention and raised widespread discussions on community safety and responsibility. The suspect, whose lengthy trial culminated this week, was accused of murdering the Aurora resident last year. The deliberations stretched over several hours as jurors weighed the evidence presented during the trial, which included detailed witness testimonies and complex forensic data. The guilty verdict was pronounced after the jurors reached … Read more