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Denver Firefighter Sues Department Over Unpaid Overtime During Academy Training

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Denver, CO — A legal battle is heating up in Denver as a local firefighter has taken legal action against his department, alleging failure to compensate him for overtime hours accrued during his time at the fire academy. The lawsuit, which was filed recently, could have implications for the way fire departments across the region handle trainee compensation. The firefighter, whose tenure at the Denver Fire Academy was marked by rigorous training sessions extending beyond regular hours, claims that the department’s omission goes against the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law mandates eligible … Read more

Denver Court Rejects School Districts’ Lawsuit Against Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program Rollout

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Denver, CO — A Denver judge this week dismissed a lawsuit targeting Colorado’s universal preschool program, which had been brought by multiple school districts and associated organizations. The plaintiffs argued that the state’s central management of the program was detrimental, especially to students with disabilities, but failed to demonstrate legal harm. Judge Jon J. Olafson ruled that the school districts, the Colorado Association of School Executives, representatives for special education directors, two families, and a rural school agency did not provide sufficient evidence that the rollout had directly harmed them. He suggested the challenges described … Read more

Denver Man Found Guilty in Connection with 2022 Deadly Shooting: Sentenced to Life in Prison

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Denver, Colorado – A man has been convicted in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in 2022, according to an announcement by the Denver District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday. The jury deliberated for two hours before reaching a verdict. The incident took place on June 21, 2022, when the Denver police received a report of a shooting in an alley near West 13th Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found a man, later identified as 37-year-old Raymond Herrera, with multiple gunshot wounds. Herrera was rushed to the hospital but sadly succumbed to his … Read more

Denver Woman Wins Historic $3.76 Million Settlement After Unjust SWAT Raid on Her Home

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DENVER, Colo. – A Denver woman has been awarded $3.76 million by a jury following a lawsuit over a SWAT raid conducted at her home. This incident has raised concerns about excessive use of force and violations of civil rights. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, filed the lawsuit after a SWAT team entered her home in 2015. During the raid, the woman alleges that officers broke down her door, threw flashbang grenades, and used a battering ram, causing extensive damage to her property. It was later revealed that the SWAT team had … Read more