Lawsuit involving thousands of homeless people will go to trial in Denver, lawyer says
The plaintiffs collectively represent a class of about 5,500 people who live on Denver's streets.
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Prominent Denver civil rights attorney David Lane signs on to class action suit against homeless sweeps
David Lane has represented prominent clients like anti-tax crusader Douglas Bruce and ousted University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill.
Homeless plaintiffs suing Denver get class action status, and the judge tells their lawyer to get some help
In a remarkable passage of the ruling, U.S. District Court Judge William Martinez told attorney Jason Flores-Williams that while he admires his passion, he really needs to find some co-counsel.
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Authorities close the case on the death of Broomfield treasure hunter Randy Bilyeu
Bilyeu had moved to Colorado to search for a cache of gold and jewels that was supposedly hidden somewhere in the Rockies by a Santa Fe.
ACLU to Denver: Stop taking homeless people’s blankets
The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado has sent a letter to Denver's elected leaders asking police not to seize blankets, sleeping bags and other survival gear from people living outside.
For three homeless people in Denver, their tents and sleeping bags are now evidence
Homeless people ticketed under Denver's camping ban want their gear back. Denver officials want them to just come inside.
A day after Denver’s homeless sweep, dozens of people are back in Ballpark
It was a coordinated action, according to the homelessness advocacy group Denver Homeless Out Loud.
Burned by sweeps controversy, Denver plans more transparency on homeless donation spending
Denver's new proposed budget splits the Homeless Donation Fund in two to keep donor money separate from other sources.
A lawsuit claims Denver’s homeless sweeps violate the constitutional rights of people living on the streets
The city isn't responding to the lawsuit just yet.
Remains of Colorado treasure hunter found in the hills of New Mexico
"There's no treasure -- it's not real. He lost his life for a hoax." But the man who started it all isn't backing down.