Christopher N. Osher

In Colorado most rape cases go nowhere. Over past decade data shows out of every 10 reports there is only one arrest. Harrowing account of response by authorities and the victims who felt abandoned. ⁦ (Via The Denver Gazette) denvergazette.com/2026/02/27/col…

In Colorado a woman reporting sex assault said police told her she should see “what real suffering looks like.” Then her case was dropped.” ⁦⁦@DenverGazette⁩ reveals how most rape cases go nowhere in the state. (Via The Denver Gazette) denvergazette.com/2026/02/27/tol…

Here’s the original investigative report that showed cheap imposter hemp products have infiltrated the first regulated retail marijuana market in the nation. denvergazette.com/2026/01/29/smo…

Colorado is mulling a potential overhaul to marijuana lab testing. @DenverGazette and @propublica teamed up last month with @chrisosher @EvanWyloge to show the current system relies on an honor code open to manipulation. denvergazette.com/2026/02/11/col…

Colorado Marijuana Regulators Consider Major Changes to How Labs Test for Contaminants propublica.org/article/colora… by @chrisosher @EvanWyloge @DenverGazette

“When you have a market that is unregulated, difficult to assess and evolves very quickly, that is a calling card for nefarious agents to step in and make money.” How Intoxicating Hemp Seeped Into the First Recreational Marijuana Market in the Country propublica.org/article/colora…

We partnered with @propublica on this story. Excellent reporting by @chrisosher and @EvanWyloge

We Tested Vapes in Colorado for Signs of Hemp. This Is What We Found. propublica.org/article/colora… by @chrisosher @EvanWyloge @DenverGazette

Important, new story. Smoke and Mirrors: How Intoxicating Hemp Seeped Into the First Recreational Marijuana Market in the Country propublica.org/article/colora… by @chrisosher @EvanWyloge @DenverGazette

Chief deputy prosecutor in one text as criminal case crumbled with emergence of whistleblower urged a "well-crafted motion to dismiss" and stated in text: “We hope to avoid any civil ramifications."

Prosecution investigator stated: “When I worked on this case, I was told to get what I could file as fast as I could and we would continue to investigate and amend the charges."

Prosecutors threw $5 million at prosecuting developer Ray Marshall from 2009 through 2020 and came up empty. Now El Paso County has reached a $3 million settlement to resolve his lawsuit alleging fabricated and withheld evidence. denvergazette.com/colorado-watch…

Parental evaluator Norris suspended in Colorado court | Colorado Watch | gazette.com ⁦@chrisosher⁩ gazette.com/colorado-watch…

Colorado parental evaluator suspended. She scheduled home visit between children and father, who had permanent protection orders barring such contact for wielding handgun and threatening to kill his ex-wife in front of children. gazette.com/colorado-watch…

Man sentenced up to life in prison for a rape he said he did not commit after judge excluded evidence that another man’s DNA was found. Second trial cleared him. Disturbing story about judicial system in Colorado ⁦ (Via The Denver Gazette) denvergazette.com/news/local/cla…

What a happy day!! 🎉🎉 ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network Selects Five New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative propublica.org/atpropublica/p…

I'm excited to announce that I've been selected to join ProPublica's Local Reporting Network for a year-long partnership. This will turbo charge the investigative reach of Colorado Watch at The Denver Gazette. denvergazette.com/colorado-watch…

Shannon McShane, former Colorado parental evaluator, gets 4-year prison sentence for elaborate family court scheme. She targeted parent who exposed her lies, falsely comparing him to a woodchipper killer. gazette.com/colorado-watch…

Judge overturns first-ever minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes, including those in Colorado trib.al/V15l9Qp

A truly remarkable scene Monday night as Michael Clark is released after spending 12 years in prison for murder he maintains he didn't commit. The suspect DNA tests in case part of CBI lab scandal. (Via The Denver Gazette) denvergazette.com/news/michael-c…