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$85,000 Settlement in Suit over Colorado Jail Prisoner’s Heart Attack Death

Article • January 14, 2015

Filed under: Cardiovascular, Medical Neglect/Malpractice

$85,000 Settlement in Suit over Colorado Jail Prisoner’s Heart Attack Death by $85,000 Settlement in Suit over Colorado Jail Prisoner’s Heart Attack Death In May 2012, the county commissioners of El Paso County, Colorado, agreed to settle a federal civil rights action brought by the estate and heirs of an …

Colorado: Parole Board’s Track Record Difficult to Assess

Article • January 13, 2015

Filed under: Parole Board Misconduct, Statistics/Trends, Parole, Murder by Parolees

Colorado: Parole Board’s Track Record Difficult to Assess by Colorado: Parole Board’s Track Record Difficult to Assess The killing of Tom Clements, executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), made national news. Investigation ultimately connected the high-profile killing to a prisoner who was erroneously released from prison years …

Moffitt v. Minor, CO, Complaint, Alcohol Withdrawal Death, 2015

Brief • January 12, 2015

Filed under: Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal, Jail Specific, Medical Neglect/Malpractice

Moffitt v. Minor, CO, Complaint, Alcohol Withdrawal Death, 2015 Case 1:15-cv-00071-WYD-MEH Document 1 Filed 01/12/15 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 24 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Action No. ___________ ESTATE OF ZACKARY MOFFITT, by and through its personal representative KELLY KRAMER; M.M., a …

When Halfway Houses Pose Full-Time Problems

Article • January 10, 2015 • from PLN January, 2015

Filed under: Classification, Work Release, Staff-Prisoner Assault, Prisoner-Prisoner Assault, Community Education Centers, Contractor Misconduct, Prison Rebellion, Escapes, Failure to Protect (General), Rehabilitation/Recidivism, Alternative Sentencing

When Halfway Houses Pose Full-Time Problems by Derek Gilna When Halfway Houses Pose Full-Time Problems by Derek Gilna A recent interest among government officials in reducing prison populations as a way to cut costs, stemming from the 2008 Great Recession that resulted in significant budget deficits, has placed renewed emphasis …

Colorado Prisoner Sues Security Guard Who Sexually Abused Her Moments after Giving Birth

Article • January 10, 2015 • from PLN January, 2015

Filed under: Staff-Prisoner Assault, Contractor Misconduct, OB/GYN

Colorado Prisoner Sues Security Guard Who Sexually Abused Her Moments after Giving Birth by Colorado Prisoner Sues Security Guard Who Sexually Abused Her Moments after Giving Birth Colorado prisoner sexually assaulted by a private security guard at a hospital only minutes after she gave birth has filed suit against her …

RLUIPA Explained in Tenth Circuit Decision re Denial of Sweat Lodge Access

Article • January 10, 2015 • from PLN January, 2015

Filed under: RLUIPA, Religious Practices

RLUIPA Explained in Tenth Circuit Decision re Denial of Sweat Lodge Access by David Reutter RLUIPA Explained in Tenth Circuit Decision re Denial of Sweat Lodge Access by David M. Reutter On January 23, 2014, the Tenth Circuit reversed a grant of summary judgment to prison officials in a civil …

McGill v. Correctional Healthcare Companies, CO, Verdict Form, Malpractice and Negligence, 2014

Brief • December 15, 2014

Filed under: Systemic Medical Neglect, Stroke, Failure to Treat, Malpractice, Eighth Amendment

McGill v. Correctional Healthcare Companies, CO, Verdict Form, Malpractice and Negligence, 2014 Case 1:13-cv-01080-RBJ-BNB Document 185 Filed 12/15/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 5 Case 1:13-cv-01080-RBJ-BNB Document 185 Filed 12/15/14 USDC Colorado Page 2 of 5 Case 1:13-cv-01080-RBJ-BNB Document 185 Filed 12/15/14 USDC Colorado Page 3 of 5 Case 1:13-cv-01080-RBJ-BNB …

Denver Office of the Independent Monitor, Semiannual Report

Publication • December 2, 2014

Filed under: Police

Denver Office of the Independent Monitor, Semiannual Report DENVER OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT MONITOR 2013 Semiannual Report Nicholas E. Mitchell Independent Monitor The Office of the Independent Monitor The Office of the Independent Monitor (“OIM”) is charged with working to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and transparency in the Denver Police and …

Menocal et al v. GEO Group, CO, Order on Mot for Interlocutory Apppeal, DHS ICE immigration forced labor minimum wage, 2015

Brief • November 14, 2014

Filed under: GEO Group/Wackenhut, Prison Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act, Immigration

Menocal et al v. GEO Group, CO, Order on Mot for Interlocutory Apppeal, DHS ICE immigration forced labor minimum wage, 2015 Case 1:14-cv-02887-JLK Document 11-1 Filed 11/14/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 13 EXHIBIT A Case 1:14-cv-02887-JLK Document 11-1 Filed 11/14/14 USDC Colorado Page 2 of 13 5.8 Voluntary Work …

Menocal et al v. GEO Group, CO, Exhibits, DHS ICE immigration forced labor minimum wage, 2014

Brief • November 14, 2014

Filed under: GEO Group/Wackenhut, Prison Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act, Immigration

Menocal et al v. GEO Group, CO, Exhibits, DHS ICE immigration forced labor minimum wage, 2014 Case 1:14-cv-02887-JLK Document 11-1 Filed 11/14/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 13 EXHIBIT A Case 1:14-cv-02887-JLK Document 11-1 Filed 11/14/14 USDC Colorado Page 2 of 13 5.8 Voluntary Work Program I. Purpose and Scope …

Menocal et al v. GEO Group, CO, Def MTD, DHS ICE immigration forced labor minimum wage, 2014

Brief • November 14, 2014

Filed under: GEO Group/Wackenhut, Prison Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act, Immigration

Menocal et al v. GEO Group, CO, Def MTD, DHS ICE immigration forced labor minimum wage, 2014 Case 1:14-cv-02887-JLK Document 11 Filed 11/14/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 17 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Action No. 14-CV-02887-JLK-CBS ALEJANDRO MENOCAL, MARCOS BRAMBILA, GRISEL XAHUENTITLA, …

Menocal v. GEO Group, CO, Complaint, class action forced labor, 2014

Brief • October 22, 2014

Filed under: Prison Labor

Menocal v. GEO Group, CO, Complaint, class action forced labor, 2014 Case 1:14-cv-02887 Document 1 Filed 10/22/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 21 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Action No.: ALEJANDRO MENOCAL, MARCOS BRAMBILA, GRISEL XAHUENTITLA, HUGO HERNANDEZ, LOURDES ARGUETA, JESUS GAYTAN, OLGA …

Booker v. Denver, CO, Verdict, Excessive Force Jail Death, 2014

Brief • October 14, 2014

Filed under: Jail Misconduct, Jail Specific, Excessive Force, Stun Guns/Tasers, Restraints, Excessive Force (Wrongful Death)

Booker v. Denver, CO, Verdict, Excessive Force Jail Death, 2014 Case 1:11-cv-00645-RBJ-KMT Document 294-4 Filed 10/14/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 4 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Action No. 11-cv-00645-RBJ-KMT ESTATE OF MARVIN L. BOOKER, and ROXEY A. WALTON, as Personal Representative, Plaintiffs, …

Colorado: Sentencing Court May Override Sexually Violent Predator Risk Assessment Score

Article • October 10, 2014 • from PLN October, 2014

Filed under: Sex Offender Registration

Colorado: Sentencing Court May Override Sexually Violent Predator Risk Assessment Score by Matthew Clarke Colorado: Sentencing Court May Override Sexually Violent Predator Risk Assessment Score by Matt Clarke The Colorado Supreme Court has held that a sentencing court may designate a person convicted of a sexual offense a Sexually Violent …

Colorado Law Grants Immunity to Law Enforcement Officers Transporting Juveniles

Article • October 10, 2014 • from PLN October, 2014

Filed under: Transportation, Qualified Immunity, Juveniles

Colorado Law Grants Immunity to Law Enforcement Officers Transporting Juveniles by David Reutter Colorado Law Grants Immunity to Law Enforcement Officers Transporting Juveniles by David M. Reutter The Colorado Supreme Court held on January 13, 2014 that “allegations of negligence alone are not sufficient to overcome the statutory grant of …

Prisoner Wins Mandamus Case to Compel Colorado DOC to Consider Transfer Application

Article • October 5, 2014

Filed under: Mandamus, International

Prisoner Wins Mandamus Case to Compel Colorado DOC to Consider Transfer Application by Derek Gilna Prisoner Wins Mandamus Case to Compel Colorado DOC to Consider Transfer Application   by Derek Gilna   Colorado state court prisoner Robert D. Gandy, proceeding Pro Se, has won his appeal of a lower-court dismissal …

Hill v. BOP, CO, Amended Complaint and Jury Demand - LGBQT Inmate Treatment and Protection, 2014

Brief • September 25, 2014

Filed under: Prisoner-Prisoner Assault, Eighth Amendment, Discrimination (Transgender), Failure to Protect (Transgender)

Hill v. BOP, CO, Amended Complaint and Jury Demand - LGBQT Inmate Treatment and Protection, 2014 Case 1:13-cv-03404-MSK-NYW Document 57 Filed 09/25/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 55 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Action No. 13-cv-03404-MSK-BNB SCOTT HILL a/k/a SAMANTHA HILL Plaintiff, v. …

Waller v. City and County of Denver, CO, Complaint, Excessive Force Slammed Against Wall, 2014

Brief • July 30, 2014

Filed under: Police Misconduct, Injury -- Misc., Excessive Force (Police)

Waller v. City and County of Denver, CO, Complaint, Excessive Force Slammed Against Wall, 2014 Case 1:14-cv-02109 Document 1 Filed 07/30/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 53 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Civil Case No. ANTHONY WALLER, Plaintiff, v. CITY and COUNTY of DENVER, …

Hunter v. City of Denver, CO, Settlement Agreement, Jail Abuse, 2014

Brief • July 25, 2014

Filed under: Jail Misconduct, Skeletal Injury, Jail Specific, Guard Brutality/Beatings, Burning

Hunter v. City of Denver, CO, Settlement Agreement, Jail Abuse, 2014 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE This SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE is made and entered into this 25th day of July, 2014, by and between Jamal Hunter (the "Releasing Party" or "Hunter") and the City and County of Denver (the "City"), …

Vega v. Davis, CO, Order and Judgement, Inmate Suicide, 2014

Brief • July 22, 2014

Filed under: Failure to Protect (Wrongful Death), Failure to Treat (Mental Illness), Suicides, Interlocutory Appeals, Deliberate Indifference

Vega v. Davis, CO, Order and Judgement, Inmate Suicide, 2014 Case 1:12-cv-01144-RPM Document 43 Filed 07/22/14 USDC Colorado Page 1 of 19 Appellate Case: 13-1268 Document: 01019283231 FILED Date Filed: 07/22/2014 Page:of1 Appeals United States Court Tenth Circuit UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS July 22, 2014 TENTH CIRCUIT Elisabeth A. …