Out on bond, out of control: Decades of Colorado’s soft-on-crime policies under fire
By Shaina Cole | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice
A series of violent incidents in Denver during April 2025 has intensified scrutiny of Colorado’s criminal justice reforms, with critics contending that lenient policies on bail and sentencing have compromised public safety.
Five recent cases, documented through court records, booking reports and social media posts from the advocacy account @dobetterdnvr, reveal a troubling trend: offenders with extensive criminal histories, released on low or no-cost bonds or parole, allegedly committed murders, assaults and attempted murders – leaving multiple victims.
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Yet, this issue is not new – historical cases stretching back decades suggest a persistent pattern of reci...