Tag: Amy Padden
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Aurora councilmember’s effort to recall DA fails
An Aurora councilmember’s effort to recall 18th Judicial District Attorney Amy Padden ended Tuesday after no signatures were filed to the Secretary of State. Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky launched a campaign to recall the local prosecutor in July after Padden offered a plea deal to a teenager who hit and killed a 24-year-old woman while driving…
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Faced with recall threat, DA Amy Padden hopes for statewide judicial system changes
Faced with a public spotlight and a threat for recall, 18th Judicial District Attorney Amy Padden pointed to “misinformation” about a recent kidnapping case and called for changes in legislation for dealing with incompetent offenders. Several major recent cases — notably the death of 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver and attempted kidnapping by registered sex offender Soloman Galligan — in…
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Aurora councilmember calls for recall of District Attorney Amy Padden following death of Kaitlyn Weaver
Aurora City Councilmember Danielle Jurinksy said she’s launching a campaign to recall a local prosecutor who offered a plea deal to a teenager who hit and killed a 24-year-old woman after driving 90 mph in a neighborhood. The teenager, who is in the country illegally, has since been detained by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. In…
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District attorney in Kaitlyn Weaver death case believes in rehabilitation for juvenile offenders
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In the wake of the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainment of the teenager who hit and killed Kaitlyn Weaver, 18th Judicial District Attorney Amy Padden talked to The Denver Gazette about the juvenile justice system. In late May, ICE detained the teenager who was driving 90…
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Colorado’s newest judicial district in 62 years ready to seek justice
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s first new judicial district in 62 years is now open for business. One of the biggest judicial district transitions in Colorado history became official on Tuesday as the 18th Judicial District has split to form the new 23rd Judicial District. Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln…
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Arapahoe County swears in new, returning commissioners, new district attorney
Arapahoe County swore several new elected officials into office in a ceremony Thursday evening, welcoming back two county commissioners, a new commissioner and a new district attorney. FILE PHOTO: Amy Padden speaks after being sworn in as the new 18th Judicial District Attorney on Jan. 9, 2025. Kyla Pearce/Denver Gazette As Amy Padden, the new…
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18th Judicial District Attorney candidate Amy Padden concedes
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After a highly contested battle in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s race that required a recount, Republican candidate John Kellner is the winner. Democratic challenger Amy Padden conceded the race Saturday afternoon after the results of the recount were announced by the Arapahoe County Clerk’s…