Tony Gorman

Justice Reporter

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Tony Gorman joined CPR News in 2022 as an afternoon general assignment reporter. In 2023, he took on a new beat focusing on criminal justice issues.

Professional Background:
Tony Gorman came to CPR with over 15 years of experience in public media and print. He gained most of his professional experience at community-licensed stations throughout rural Alaska. Gorman has also worked for WABE in Atlanta and Delaware Public Media.

Education:
Bachelor's degrees in broadcasting and history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master's degree in Public Media from Ohio University

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Retrial for ex-deputy accused of fatally shooting Christian Glass officially begins with opening statements

Andrew Buen is back on trial after a jury failed to come to a verdict during his previous trial.

A row of electric car chargers stand in snow with winter bushes in the foreground.

Jeremy Alan Smith acquitted on all charges in 2023 shooting death at Edgewater car charging station

Smith shot and killed Adam Fresquez after the two were involved in a road rage incident. Smith’s lawyers said it was self defense, prosecutors said Smith didn’t have to shoot Fresquez in the back.

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Retrial for ex-deputy accused of shooting and killing Christian Glass in his parked car begins

Andrew Buen faces second-degree murder charges for the second time after the jury failed to reach a verdict on the conviction last year.

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Jury seated and opening statements heard in the trial of Jeremy Alan Smith

Smith is accused of shooting and killing Adam Michael Fresquez at an Edgewater Tesla charging station in 2023.

Five people are standing in a row in a brightly lit hallway. At front left there is a bald man wearing blue, a young woman wearing a white and brown bandana on her head, a woman wearing a white, brown and blue poncho, a woman in glasses and a white shirt with red stripes and a bald man in a black jacket.

Trial in shooting death of Denver man at car charging station gets underway

The Denver Justice Project has advocated for the victim’s family saying that the case used an unequal application of the self-defense law in the incident described as road rage.

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Former CBI forensic scientist Yvonne ‘Missy’ Woods charged with over 100 felonies

Court documents list charges of cybercrime, perjury, public servant attempt to influence and forgery.

Arvada pays $2 million to settle 2021 police shooting case

The family of a woman who was fatally shot by Arvada Police in 2021 reached a settlement with the city. Court records show the estate of Destinee Thompson received $2 […]

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Voters approved $350 million for law enforcement. A plan is taking shape for how to spend it

The state budget is facing cuts, but at an event Wednesday, lawmakers said they’ll just have to find room for the new spending.

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Orange crushed: Broncos dominated by the Buffalo Bills in NFL playoffs

The Denver Broncos lost to the Buffalo Bills Sunday in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.

The Mountain View Town Hall

Government and Politics

Mountain View council member facing recall election after allegedly shooting teen in the face

Brent Metz is accused of second-degree assault in the serious injury to a 17-year-old’s face as the teen was looking for a place to take homecoming pictures

People in Cheesman Park with snow covering the ground and sun out

A one-day break from snow on Friday before light storm rolls in Saturday

Winter weather advisories issued for Palmer Divide and southeast Colorado with snow and wind.

Former Morrison police chief under investigation for alleged policy violations gets new police chief job in Walsenburg

The Southern Colorado city will approve the contract for Bill Vinelli at the next council meeting despite potential infractions.

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Snow fans rejoice: the mountains are about to get socked again

But while storms are forecast for the mountains, the Front Range will continue its snow-less streak.

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Supreme Court denies challenge to repeat offender law

Lawyers for two incarcerated men say the three strikes law is rooted in bias and outdated.

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Jackpot.com offers online orders for official state lottery and scratch tickets in Colorado

The mobile app allows lottery players to buy statewide and national games from their phones.

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Aurora police arrested 18-year-old in year-long sextortion case

Several high school students reported being blackmailed for explicit images in January.

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