Denver DA Files Charges in Christmas Morning Murder

DENVER—Prosecutors with the Denver District Attorneys Office today announced that Tonell Love (age 36) was charged with the Christmas morning murder of Mr. Paul Norwood (age 36). Love faces one count of murder in the first degree (F1) and one count of assault in the first degree (F3). Denver police officers and emergency medical personnel…

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Denver District Attorney Beth McCann Sworn in for Second Term

DENVER—This morning, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann was sworn in for her second term in office by the Honorable Theresa A. Spahn, Denver County Court Presiding Judge. Assistant District Attorney Zachary McCabe, all Chief Deputies, Deputies and Investigators also renewed their oath to support the Constitution of the United States, and of the State of…

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Denver DA McCann Joins with Elected Prosecutors Nationwide in Condemning Wednesday’s Attack on the United States Capitol

DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that she has joined with more than 60 elected district attorneys and attorneys general in signing a statement condemning President Trump’s incitement of violence and attempts to undermine the results of a fair and free election on Wednesday and which culminated in an attack on the nation’s Capitol…

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Denver DA Announces 12 Individuals Known as “The Family” Indicted on Organized Crime Charges

DENVER—A Denver Grand Jury indicted 12 people on 92 counts for allegedly committing a series of crimes, some violent and at gunpoint, to support their methamphetamine addiction. The Denver DA today announced that between April 2019 and October 2020, Sarah Marie Lore (38-years old), Estevan Barrientos (23-years old), Sherry Beth Swain (36-years old), Martynas Calka…

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More Than 95 Criminal Justice Leaders Call for an Immediate End to the Federal Death Penalty

Current and Former Prosecutors, Law Enforcement Leaders, and Former DOJ Officials Call for Halt of Scheduled Federal Executions DENVER—Today, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann joined a bipartisan group of more than 95 criminal justice leaders — including 60 current elected prosecutors (District Attorneys, State Attorneys, Prosecuting Attorneys and Attorneys General), nine former U.S. Attorneys and…

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Denver DA Files Sexual Assault Charges and Asks Other Victims to Come Forward

DENVER— Denver District Attorney Beth McCann today announced that prosecutors with her office have filed 51 counts against 32-year old Trevondus Estes. The filing stems from a string of brazen armed robberies that are alleged to have taken place at numerous massage-related businesess. In one particular instance, Estes is accused of entering the victim’s business, forcing her…

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District Attorney McCann Issues Officer-Involved Shooting Letter

Investigation and Decision Re September 12, 2020 Shooting of Christopher Escobedo DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s legal review of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 12, 2020, at 1540 N. Meade St. in Denver, Colorado is complete. DA McCann concluded that the shooting was legally justified and that no criminal charges are warranted against…

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District Attorney McCann Issues Officer-Involved Shooting Letter

Investigation and Decision Re September 9, 2020, Shooting of Antonio Blackbear DENVER—Denver District Attorney Beth McCann’s legal review of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 9, 2020, at 10th Ave. & Inca St. in Denver, Colorado is complete. DA McCann concluded that the shooting was legally justified and that no criminal charges are warranted…

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