The Influence Industry: Pro-disclosure Groups Often Don’t Disclose Themselves

A mental health evaluation has been ordered for the third and final suspect in last year’s deadly spree of rock-throwing attacks in suburban Denver after the defense claimed his ADHD contributed to the killing and the injury of half a dozen drivers. Joseph Koenig, 19, was set to begin his jury trial for first-degree murder in Jefferson County district court later this month when his defense requested to introduce additional evidence and expert testimony into the case for an “impaired mental condition” defense, according to court documents. Koenig’s trial has been delayed until health officials can return a mental health evaluation to the judge determining the 19-year-old’s “mental condition.” The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office objected, claiming Koenig failed to show “good cause” to justify the late introduction of a mental condition defense, evidence and expert witnesses, “particularly as he was represented by his current counsel for nearly a year prior to the deadline for raising any such defense.” Absent “good cause,” Colorado law requires that a mental condition notice be raised at the time of arraignment — in this case, April 1 — and that any experts be introduced no later than 35 days before trial. Koenig’s lawyers filed the request to introduce a “mental condition defense and related experts” nearly three months after the April 1 deadline, according to court documents. Despite the request being raised only 22 days before trial — with the request filed June 27 for a July 19 trial — First Judicial District Court Judge Christopher Zenisek approved the defense’s motion and ordered Koenig’s evaluation, court records show.

“No clown in our town!” residents chanted as they hoisted homemade protest signs that read, “No McDonald’s double drive-thru fast food dispensary on Castle Pines Parkway.” It was May 28 in the bedroom community of Castle Pines, where the City Council was weighing whether to allow construction of the town’s first McDonald’s.

LAS VEGAS — Colorado football coach Deion Sanders walked onto the stage and confused reporters for parishioners. “Good to see you. How are you all doing?” Sanders said from the Allegiant Field end zone stage. “I need more energy. This is horrible. If I was in church I would get up and walk out.” Sanders wasn’t going anywhere, embracing his turn in the spotlight during the second day of the Big 12 media carwash.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff recovered a man’s body from John Martin Reservoir State Park in Bent County on Tuesday morning, the agency said in a news release. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Two hikers rescued at Snowmass Lake after attempting Four Pass Loop Crime and Public Safety | Missing Fort Collins kayaker found dead at Lon Hagler Reservoir Crime and Public Safety | Rafting accident claims life of New Castle resident on Colorado River Crime and Public Safety | Body found in Arkansas River wearing clothes matching missing teenager Crime and Public Safety | Body found in Arkansas River amid search for missing teenager State officials responded to a report of an abandoned truck and trailer near the reservoir’s west boat ramp around 10 a.m.

If you’re up to date in the world of liquor — or pop culture — you know that celebrity tequila is so Suerte Blanco. (Courtesy photo) popular right now. From Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila to Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones, numerous new brands have been launched or endorsed by influential names in the last several years. Due to the celebrities’ extensive social media reach, these brands tend to blow up quickly, flying off of liquor store shelves. As a result, smaller tequila brands — like Boulder’s Suerte Tequila — have recognized the power of a strong celebrity endorsement. Earlier this year, Suerte began looking for a famed spokesperson to help create buzz about its small-batch, single-distilled añejo and blanco tequilas. “We tried to get that Austin Butler Guy – not sure if you’ve heard of him, he’s a hot new actor, but he was busy,” said Chuck Porter, marketing advisor at Suerte.

By PAT GRAHAM DENVER (AP) — For the fourth consecutive Summer Olympics, Team USA will be sending a roster featuring more women than men. The U. S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced the 592-member contingent Wednesday that’s heading to the Paris later this month. The lineup features 314 women and 278 men, spanning ages from 16 to 59 and with 46 states represented. There are 66 Olympic champions who’ve earned a combined 110 gold medals and three five-time Olympians, including basketball standout Diana Taurasi along with equestrians Steffen Peters and McLain Ward. The opening ceremony in Paris takes place on July 26, with athletes assembling in boats that sail along the Seine River toward the Eiffel Tower.