Tag: sex crimes
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Advocates tout new Colorado law targeting child exploitation
Douglas County officials and advocates celebrated the passage of a bipartisan bill Wednesday aimed at strengthening penalties for sexual crimes against children. House Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell, a sponsor of Senate Bill 26-015, said the measure addresses gaps that previously allowed some offenders to avoid prison time. “The idea that you could rape a child…
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Pueblo man suspected of having more than 1,100 explicit photos of children
A 43-year-old Pueblo man was arrested Tuesday after being accused of possessing over 1,100 sexually explicit photos of children, ranging from “infants to teenagers,” according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Phelps was arrested by detectives with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office after authorities were tipped off in May about “more than 1,100” images…
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Man accused of attempted sexual assault in north Colorado Springs
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man is in custody after gesturing at a woman with an intent to sexually assault her and then allegedly attempting to do so, according to Colorado Springs police. Chukwudi Anakoro, 40, was arrested Wednesday…
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Colorado Springs babysitter accused of child sexual assault still awaiting mental health evaluation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Westminster man accused of sexually assaulting a child after being hired as a babysitter in Colorado Springs is still awaiting an evaluation after his defense counsel raised the issue of competency in July. Vincent Smith, 28, faces a felony charge of sexual assault on…
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Ex-Colorado Springs financial planner avoids prison in rape case involving Iranian girl
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A former Colorado Springs financial adviser accused of coercing sex from an Iranian teen immigrant — and physically abusing and stalking her when their illicit relationship fizzled — will avoid prison under a plea deal announced in court Thursday. David Arthur Wismer III, 53, pleaded…
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Ex-Colorado Springs financial planner avoids prison in rape case involving Iranian girl
A former Colorado Springs financial adviser accused of coercing sex from an Iranian teen immigrant — and physically abusing and stalking her when their illicit relationship fizzled — will avoid prison under a plea deal announced in court Thursday. David Arthur Wismer III, 53, pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a child by one in…