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The Denver Post, Jul 29, 2010
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The Coloradoan, Jul 29, 2010
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Colorado Springs Gazette, Jul 27, 2010
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TheDenverChannel.com, Jul 27, 2010
"It makes one
wonder why a public official made certain decisions, especially ones that
benefited certain interests, when just days, months or years later they take a
lucrative job lobbying for the same interests."
Jeffco's costs mounting in First Amendment lawsuits
By Karen Crummy, The Denver Post,
February 15, 2010
Talk isn't cheap for Jefferson County taxpayers, who may be forced to pay nearly $1 million after the county lost a First Amendment lawsuit brought by a longtime government critic.
Although a federal jury awarded plaintiff Mike Zinna damages of only $1,791 — the number that corresponds with the year the Bill of Rights was adopted — the suit has so far cost Jefferson County $464,242 to defend.
And as the "prevailing party," Zinna is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable attorney's fees and costs, subject to the discretion of the judge. That means the county is facing the real possibility of paying out another $500,000, according to legal filings.
For the full story, please visit http://www.denverpost.com/news/frontpage/ci_14402565
