Jack Howard
Coverage of Jack Howard in the Nexus archive.
- Sentencing of former councilman Brent Metz draws criticism from some Coloradans
Brent Metz was sentenced to four years of probation and 120 hours of community service after being convicted of shooting a 17-year-old teenager. The lenient sentence drew public criticism, with a judge citing Metz's clean criminal history and possible accidental discharge as reasons for avoiding prison time. Metz's attorneys have filed a motion for a new trial, potentially delaying closure for the victims.
- Probationary sentence for man convicted in Jeffco case where teen was shot, in what he calls an 'accident'
A Jefferson County man was sentenced to four years of probation after being convicted of third-degree assault for shooting a 17-year-old boy in the face, which he called an 'accident.' The incident occurred in 2024 when the teens entered private property to take homecoming photos, leading to a trial where prosecutors argued reckless assault while defense blamed the gun.