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The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Tuesday, May 5
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Boulder DA decided to retry 1994 killing for political reasons, defense argues in motion to dismiss case

The defense for a Colorado man who is being prosecuted in a 1994 Boulder killing said Friday that the decision to retry him after his original conviction was overturned in 2025 was about politics, not justice.

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2nd person dies in southwest Denver go-kart crash, police say

One person died Saturday and the second later died at the hospital, according to a Monday afternoon update from the Denver Police Department.

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Colorado leaders defiant as DOJ demands Denver and state end bans on assault weapons, magazines

Since 1989, Denver has restricted the possession and sale of guns with magazines carrying more than 15 rounds — which includes AR-15-style rifles as well as other types of guns.

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Suspect in Boulder Pearl Street Mall firebombing to plead guilty to state charges, attorneys say

Mohamed Soliman, 46, faces more than 184 charges in Boulder County District Court in connection with the June 1 attack that killed one woman and injured 29 others.

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Federal Heights residents face crisis of confidence as frictions with city manager mount: ‘They’ve lost hope’

“They’re frustrated, they’re completely disheartened about it,” Jim Fenimore said of fellow Federal Heights residents who have shown up at council meetings centered on the city manager’s performance.

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Man dies in Jefferson County house fire after firefighters couldn’t get in due to hoarded items

A 77-year-old man died inside his Jefferson County home near Lakewood Sunday morning after the residence caught fire and first responders couldn’t get inside because of hoarded items.

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Person killed in go-kart, vehicle crash in southwest Denver Saturday night