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Office of Civil Rights to investigate father’s complaint against Durango School District 9-R

Father claims school district did not properly investigate alleged sex assault on his child

October 23, 2018

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Wedding cake case caused turmoil for Colorado rights panel

Court did not rule on larger issue in case

June 5, 2018

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February 8, 2018

Sheriff, hospital may face $5M suit

Notice of intent to sue claims wrongful death

March 6, 2017

Despite progress, many challenges remain for black Americans in 2017

January 16, 2017

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Colorado women sue city over topless ban

Samantha Six is joined by attorney David Lane during a news conference in Denver on Tuesday, May 31. Six and…

June 1, 2016

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Lawsuit sheds light on how Jeffs ruled FLDS

A lawsuit sheds light on how the church and municipal leadership are deeply intertwined on the Arizona-Utah border

April 28, 2016

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Colorado Mesa apologizes for anti-gay remarks

A Colorado Mesa University coach on Thursday apologized for anti-gay remarks made to a former student athlete. “Unfortunately, we learned…

March 27, 2016

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Counterrally planned for Confederate flag ride

Organizers aim to defy display of Confederate symbol

March 6, 2016

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Cortez police likely to face lawsuit in Make My Day case

A Denver attorney has confirmed that a civil lawsuit is likely against the Cortez Police Department in connection to a…

January 27, 2016

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Lawsuit filed in intoxicated man’s 2013 death in jail

Begay An Albuquerque attorney has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in connection to the 2013 death of a Navajo…

November 5, 2015

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Pedestrian injured during arrest

Apparently intoxicated man bloodied during takedown

October 19, 2015

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MCSO pays $158K in case

Former deputy challenged 2013 termination

September 28, 2015

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Civil rights lawsuit moves forward

Spruell, deputy named as defendants in excessive force claims

May 21, 2015

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Officer involved in Make My Day case deploys stun gun

Cortez faced department reprimand in 2014

May 18, 2015

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Judge tosses civil rights complaint

Cortez ER doctor again cleared

April 16, 2015

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MCSO seeks to dismiss civil rights complaints

Couple said their rights were violated after traffic stop

March 9, 2015

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Legislators consider measure to limit shackling of juveniles

Efforts in Montezuma County grind to a halt

March 5, 2015

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Navajos allege police abuse

FARMINGTON – At a recent public hearing, Leroy Light politely removed his white cowboy hat before addressing three Navajo Nation…

February 13, 2015

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Navajo residents raise human rights concerns

Commissioners receive nearly six hours of testimony

February 5, 2015

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Navajos seek human rights evidence

Hearing to address police misconduct

February 4, 2015

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Navajos seek human rights evidence

Hearing to address police misconduct

February 2, 2015

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MCSO civil rights lawsuit amended

Plaintiff claims sheriff promotes use of excessive force

December 30, 2014

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MCSO civil rights lawsuit amended

Plaintiff claims sheriff promotes use of excessive force

December 25, 2014