Judge rejects initial $3.25M settlement in jail inmate brutality lawsuit Thursday
It could be one of the largest settlements in the history of the City of Denver, but Thursday a judge told the city and attorneys for a former jail inmate…
Judge could approve $3.3M Denver jail-abuse payout
The federal judge handling a jail abuse case in which the city may pay out a record settlement indicated he will take his time reviewing the agreement. View full story…
Judge likely to OK $3.25 million payout in Jamal Hunter abuse case
U.S. District Judge John Kane indicated Thursday that he likely will approve a $3.25 million settlement Denver city attorneys are offering a former jail inmate who was tortured and choked…
$3.25 million settlement in Jamal Hunter suit latest blemish on Denver Sheriff’s Department
Denver is trying to change the subject away from troubles at the city's sheriff's department. But doing so is costly. A day after Sheriff Gary Wilson resigned (and news broke…
Denver attorneys offer $3.25 million to jail inmate tortured, beaten
Denver city attorneys have agreed to pay $3.25 million to a former jail inmate who accused guards of ignoring his screams while being tortured, choking him later when he complained…
One day into job, backstory unfolds about interim sheriff’s criminal record
The city of Denver regularly checks the backgrounds of people it arrests and incarcerates. Why, then, did Michael Hancock’s administration apparently not know about the criminal history of the man…
Jamal Hunter choked and tased in Denver jail
Denver is poised to pay $3.25 million to a former jail inmate who captured on video being choked and Tased by deputies. View full story online at the Los Angeles…
Denver agrees to settle jail mistreatment case for $3.25 million
Denver is poised to pay $3.25 million to a former jail inmate who was allegedly tortured by other inmates, then captured on video being choked and shocked with a Taser…
3.25M settlement proposed to Denver City Council in jail inmate brutality lawsuit
Denver city attorneys have reached a $3.25 million settlement with a former jail inmate whose mistreatment was allegedly covered up. The exact amount of the settlement was announced Tuesday afternoon…
Denver sheriff steps down amid turmoil
Gary Wilson stepped down as Denver sheriff Monday morning as Mayor Michael B. Hancock pledged to end a cycle of allegations of abuse among deputies at the jail. Download PDF