Tag: Discovery Violations
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Douglas County court finds prosecutors failed to disclose evidence 52 times in case
A Colorado Springs defense attorney said the violations were a ‘shocking amount’ A Douglas County judge said prosecutors demonstrated a “pattern of neglect” by failing to provide evidence to the defense 52 times in an assault case, documents obtained by The Gazette show. In an unpublished opinion, the Colorado Court of Appeals last week affirmed…
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11th Judicial DA’s Office makes discovery practice reforms after violations
After being removed from a double murder and kidnapping case for discovery violations across 23 different cases, 11th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Lindsey announced his office is implementing reforms. Lindsey and his office were removed from a Fremont County case on July 13 by Judge Lauren Swan, who called the violations an “egregious” pattern that’s…
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Judge removes Fremont County DA from murder case
Discovery violations cited in at least 23 cases since former El Paso County prosecutor took over the office Eleventh Judicial District Attorney Jeffrey Lindsey and his entire office in Fremont County were removed from a double homicide and kidnapping case after a judge on Monday found multiple discovery violations. Eleventh Judicial District Judge Lauren Swan…