Author: Living Legends
She says she was surprised by the judicial department’s request for money, saying no one knows how many cases will result in new trials. “There are so many unknowns with this entire scandal,” Zokaie said. The CBI says Missy Woods handled 10,000 cases over her 30 years as a DNA analyst, and it found anomalies in 1,000 cases. But it hasn’t said if any of those anomalies would change the outcome of the case. Zokaie’s bill calls for the lab to notify district attorneys of all misconduct by September. The DAs then must notify defendants, public defenders and victims. “The…
Fort Collins Police say they have arrested a parolee on charges of human trafficking of a minor. John Fischer, 50, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies. Police say they received a tip from the Larimer County Department of Human Services that Fischer may be involved in human sexual trafficking on March 6. Police said they conducted an investigation and found Fischer had allegedly provided methamphetamine, clothes, cocaine, cash and alcohol to minors. Police said he was also exchanging sex acts with at least one of the minors in exchange for cash and clothes. Fischer, who was…
Colorado recently issued its first license to a psilocybin healing center. In 2022, voters in Colorado chose to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms and create healing centers for psilocybin therapy. Since then, it’s been a long road for the state to set up a regulatory framework. Two state agencies — the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Department of Regulatory Agencies — license and regulate the natural medicine industry. Both agencies adopted final rules and released the framework for training programs in late 2024. As of Dec. 31, 2024, the agencies began accepting license applications for natural medicine businesses and facilitators. Since…
A child under 1 years old living in Denver has become the second confirmed measles case in the state in 2025, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed on its website Monday. According to CDPHE, the baby is unvaccinated and had recently traveled with family to an area of Chihuahua, Mexico, where there has been an ongoing measles outbreak. The department says the child was too young to be vaccinated; babies normally receive the vaccine for measles between 12 and 15 months old. CDPHE says anyone who visited Denver Health Emergency Department on Bannock Street between 10:30 a.m.…
Florida defeated Houston 65-63 to take home the school’s third NCAA men’s basketball championship, coming back from down double digits and taking the lead in the final minute of the game. Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own defense stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer. Clayton finished with 11 points, all in the second half, but what he’ll be remembered for most was getting Houston’s Emanuel Sharp to stop in the middle of his motion as he tried to go…
Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms killed at least 24 people across seven states, as some rivers rose to near-record levels and inundated towns in already saturated areas of the South and parts of the Midwest. The deaths since the storms began on Wednesday included 10 in Tennessee, which saw powerful tornadoes spring up from an initial wave of storms last week and continued to face heavy flooding through the weekend. Flooding killed at least five more in Kentucky — including a 9-year-old boy swept away Friday on his way to school, and a 74-year-old whose body was found…
While authorities in Fort Collins continue to investigate a double fatal shooting outside a shopping mall over the weekend, a Colorado woman says it was her two brothers who died. She said she wants answers and to see justice served in the case. A juvenile was taken into custody following the shooting, which happened at Foothills Mall located near the intersection of Horsetooth Road and College Avenue. That person was still detained on Monday as police continue to put their case together, and they expect they will face charges numerous charges. They say it’s possible the shooting was a gang-associated…
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to restart for now deportations of migrants it claims are members of a Venezuelan gang using a seldom-invoked wartime authority. The high court split 5-4 in granting a request for emergency relief sought by the Justice Department in the dispute over President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to swiftly remove alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang without a hearing. Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined with the three liberal justices in criticizing the majority’s decision. In its unsigned decision, the Supreme Court said the…
Kara Borges Westport MAA Death and Obituary – It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we report the untimely passing of Kara Elizabeth Borges, a beloved resident of Westport, Massachusetts. Kara, 30 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Surrounded by her family and loved ones, Kara’s departure has left a significant void in the hearts of all who knew her. Kara was the cherished daughter of Michael and Debra Borges, who raised her in the close-knit community of Westport. The town of Westport, where she spent her entire life, was not…
Stephanie Anspach Barrie, Ontario Death and Obituary – Stephanie Anspach, a beloved woman from Barrie, Ontario, has sadly passed away, leaving a profound impact on the community she called home. Known for her compassionate nature, unwavering kindness, and remarkable strength, Stephanie’s untimely death has left a void that will be hard to fill for those who had the privilege of knowing her. Stephanie’s warm and inviting spirit made her an extraordinary person, one who touched the lives of many with her positivity and generosity. Her friends, family, and colleagues alike fondly remember her infectious laughter and bright outlook on life. Stephanie’s…