Aurora

Aurora Mourns the Passing of Beloved Attorney and Educator David Benjamin, Husband of Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin

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Aurora, Ohio – Community members and leaders are mourning the loss of David Benjamin, a distinguished attorney and professor, who passed away on July 8 at his Aurora home. Benjamin, who was the spouse of Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin, has been widely acclaimed for his robust contributions to education and law, as well as his community service. Benjamin’s legacy encompasses a lifelong dedication to law, teaching, and volunteering. He was not only an active legal professional but also imparted his expertise at prominent institutions such as Case Western Reserve University, University of Akron, and … Read more

Former Aurora Officer Acquitted of Assault Charges After Controversial 2021 Arrest

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A former officer in Aurora, Colorado, has been acquitted by a jury on multiple counts, including assault and official misconduct in connection with a violent 2021 arrest. John Haubert, the former Aurora officer, had faced charges relating to the arrest. The acquittal comes after a trial that captured significant attention. The trial centered around the actions of Haubert during the arrest in 2021. Haubert was accused of assaulting the individual being arrested and engaging in official misconduct. The arrest in question was described as violent, raising concerns about excessive use of force and police accountability … Read more

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Government in Controversial Aurora Marijuana Grow Operation Forfeiture Case

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AURORA, Colo. – A federal judge recently ruled that an Aurora couple who used their home to illegally grow marijuana must surrender the property to the government. The judge concluded that this forfeiture does not violate the constitutional provision against excessive fines. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a petition in 2019 to take possession of the couple’s home, located in the 23000 block of East Wagontrail Avenue in Aurora. Law enforcement had previously discovered 828 marijuana plants being grown at the residence, along with evidence of illegal electricity diversion. Jia Bao Yao, the individual … Read more