The 10-Year Fight for Justice | Colorado Springs News

A man accused of murder after his girlfriend’s death is now suing local officials for allegedly staging a fake autopsy to convict him — despite a jury acquitting him just last fall. The case, now in federal court, claims police and prosecutors conspired with the victim’s mother to fabricate evidence, including a report by discredited experts who never saw the body. Even after being cleared, the death remains officially listed as homicide, and the lawsuit alleges a coroner altered the certificate under pressure — a move described as “shocking the conscience.” With trial set for early September, this decade-long nightmare continues to unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba1a40f952dc2fd9