David Lane
Coverage of David Lane in the Nexus archive.
- Denver seeks to move $18.8 million from general fund to cover legal settlements
Denver City Council is considering transferring $18.8 million from the general fund to the City Attorney's Liability Claims Fund to cover legal settlements, including those related to police misconduct during the George Floyd protests in 2020. Councilwoman Shontel Lewis and civil rights attorney David Lane criticize the system for shifting costs to taxpayers and failing to hold agencies accountable, with Lewis noting $34 million has been moved to the fund since 2023.
- Denver city councilor wants to make DPD's minor traffic stop policy permanent law
Denver City Councilor Paul Kashmann seeks to codify the Denver Police Department's policy of limiting traffic stops for minor violations into a permanent city ordinance. The proposal aims to prioritize serious traffic violations and align the policy with city values, while critics like the Denver Police Protective Association express concerns about potential safety risks.
- Denver man sues Denver Police Department over traffic stop he says violated his constitutional rights
A Denver man filed a lawsuit against the Denver Police Department after a 2025 traffic stop, which a federal judge ruled was unlawful. Judge Nina Wang dismissed the case, citing no valid stop signs or brake light defects. The plaintiff's attorney claims the stop was racially motivated and seeks accountability for constitutional violations.