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Castle Pines man admits creating fictitious kids to steal $324K
Justin Skiff, 36, will be sentenced June 6. He took many of the children’s names from popular culture, including Jack Donaghy, Elle Woods, and Lisa Bouvier, a name Lisa Simpson once used on “The Simpsons.”
Streaming company Gaia sheds one-fifth of workforce amid legal battles
The Louisville company’s CEO said those let go were mostly contractors added to offset reduced productivity when employees worked from home.
Charity exec admits taking Denver Foundation money meant for homeless
Travis Singhaus, 48, pleaded guilty to two counts but is likely to avoid prison time.
‘Contrary to justice’: Judge rejects probation plea deal for Bachar in $125K theft
“Many in our community steal much less and go to prison,” Judge Eric Johnson said. The case will instead move ahead to trial.
Pikes Peak summit builder sues Colorado Springs over unpaid invoices
The mountain’s new visitor center opened in 2021, a year later than anticipated. GE Johnson says it’s not responsible for the delays because of the challenge of building at 14,000 feet.
Defrauding developer took $2.3M from investors, state charges
Joseph Libkey Jr. is accused of securities fraud in connection with three projects, including a proposed conversion of a downtown Colorado Springs hotel.
Lawyer who swerved into cyclist will lose law license for six months
Jonathan D. Haas, 47, pleaded guilty to hitting a man along Cherry Creek South Drive in October 2021.
Littleton IP law firm absorbed by national player
Adsero IP merged with Quarles & Brady on March 1.
Court rules Wash Park house can be 18 inches too high
The Court of Appeals rejected a neighbor’s attempt to stop a three-story build across from Washington Park.
