Tag: Vanessa Wilson
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Aurora restarts search for new police chief after another finalist withdraws
One of the two finalists for Aurora’s next police chief withdrew last week after the three-day interview process that included a meeting with the public, so the city said it is starting the search anew. In its statement, the city alluded to efforts finding more minority and women candidates. “I greatly appreciate the time the…
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Community meets Aurora police chief finalists
When Lea Steed thinks about what she wants in Aurora police officers, she envisions more training in how to carry out arrests, the skill to recognize a person in crisis, and accountability for officers accused of killing or harming someone. It’s important for her hometown, she said. “There are a lot of issues in Aurora…
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$50 million lawsuit alleges fraud in child-protective cases resulting in children’s removal
An amended lawsuit filed against the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services on Tuesday details alleged constitutional violations on behalf of 26 individuals who contend their families were torn apart by child-protective workers they claim fabricated evidence and provided false sworn testimony. The lawsuit alleges that Arapahoe County workers regularly removed children from homes that…
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Colorado caseworker charged in retribution plot was key witness in 30 active child-protective cases, councilwoman says
Robin Niceta was a key child protective caseworker witness in 30 active investigations when she was arrested for allegedly falsely reporting that a vocal critic of the Aurora police chief had sexually abused her son, according to an Aurora councilwoman who is suing Niceta and the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services. Niceta is at…
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Child protective worker investigated for false claims about parents who had kids taken away
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The ex-partner of the former embattled Aurora police chief, already charged criminally with falsely reporting that a vocal critic of the chief sexually abused her son, now is under investigation by the FBI on new allegations of manipulating the child protective system where she worked…
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False child sex abuse allegations used in intimidation plot against council member who wanted Colorado police chief fired: Police
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Arapahoe County social services worker weaponized the child protective system where she worked to retaliate against Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky’s push for the firing of the social service worker’s partner, Police Chief Vanessa Wilson, according to criminal charges authorities filed on Monday. An arrest…
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Public commenters share disapproval of Wilson’s firing at Aurora City Council meeting
At Aurora City Council’s meeting Monday night, a majority of those who spoke during the public comment period expressed displeasure with the firing of former Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson. City Manager Jim Twombly fired Wilson last week. Her supporters characterize the move as the culmination of a coordinated effort by a new conservative majority…
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How do we make the screams of Aurora stop? | Vince Bzdek
“Someone’s been shot.” “Call an ambulance!” “Are you kidding me???” “He’s Dead!!!” “HE’S —-ING DEAD!!!!!!.” And then come screams and wails so anguished and raw they are more like the cries of a wounded animal than anything human. It’s a difficult video to watch but even more difficult to listen to. And that was just…