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Delays in Boulder Mass Shooting Trial Anger DA and Frustrate Victims

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BOULDER, Colo. – The Boulder District Attorney expressed frustration on Friday over multiple delays in the case involving the Boulder grocery store shooting that took place last March. Ten individuals, including a Boulder police officer, were tragically killed in the incident. The victims, as well as their families, have been left incredibly frustrated by the ongoing delays in the legal proceedings. The defendant, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, has been charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. Alissa’s public defender, Kathryn Herold, argued that the delays were a result of the defendant’s mental illness … Read more

Former Member of Boulder Police Panel Files Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Constitutional Rights

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BOULDER, Colo. – A former member of the Boulder Police Oversight Panel has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that her removal by the City Council violated her constitutional rights. Lisa Sweeney-Miran, who was appointed to the panel in January 2023, claims that her dismissal was unjust. The lawsuit asserts that Sweeney-Miran’s removal violated her rights to free speech and due process. It further alleges that the City Council disagreed with her viewpoints and silenced her as a result. Sweeney-Miran’s appointment to the panel had faced opposition from community members who believed she was biased against … Read more