Evan Ochsner

A J&J subsidiary’s second Chapter 11 with an $8.9 billion offer to settle cancer claims stunned many interested parties, but it was a product of weeks of hustling, out-of-court talks and a nationwide search for victim lawyers willing to cut a deal. news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law…

Sex abuse claimants of the Norwich Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp. secured court approval to file their own proposal on how to restructure the bankrupt church operator, teeing up a potential showdown as they seek a higher victim payout. From @EvanOchsner news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law…

The latest from @EvanOchsner -- Crypto lender BlockFi says SBF's Emergent Fidelity Technologies shouldn't be able to use bankruptcy to fend off litigation over a bunch of Robinhood shares. news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law…

Check out the story from our new bankruptcy reporter, @EvanOchsner: Congressional Democrats are urging an appeals court to reject 3M Co.'s attempt to shield itself from more than 200,000 claims that its allegedly faulty ear plugs caused hearing loss. news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law…

Army approached Congress to make deeper cuts to active-duty numbers, aide says ow.ly/EVEH50LYHGs

Army's FLRAA decision set to shake up rotorcraft industry ow.ly/WblV30snFfh

Her defense is making clear it is not an insanity plea. The judge is discussing ordering a mental health evaluation.

@csgazette She's pleading not guilty to all charges related to the murder. No plea entered today on the allegation she tried to escape from jail. Her defense is raising a mental health/sanity issue related to the plea.

Murder suspect Letecia Stauch just walked into the courtroom, as we await to hear how she will plea. She's wearing shackles after earlier trying to escape from the El Paso County jail. She is charged with first-degree murder for the killing of her stepson @csgazette

UPDATE: Colorado Springs gun shop owner suspected of killing 2 children, wife and self in murder-suicide ow.ly/zx8550GCOkB

The Colorado Springs Police Department is requiring unvaccinated employees to wear a mask. But only about half of employees have submitted proof of vaccination or received an exemption, and a large group of workers is pushing against the policy. @csgazette gazette.com/premium/colora…

Colin Powell thought his military career might be over after a review while at Fort Carson (via @EvanOchsner, @csgazette) gazette.com/military/colin… #ColinPowell #FortCarson @USArmy_FtCarson #Army

The officer who shot and killed a man in Colorado Springs on Sunday was working an "extra duty shift," a common practice that allows officer to make more money, but one which raises questions not present in all police shootings. (via @EvanOchsner) ow.ly/eY0s50GoAdZ

Some former prosecutors say their time in the 4th Judicial District Attorney's office harmed their mental health as they worked in a taxing, competitive environment that was further strained by the pandemic. @csgazette gazette.com/premium/toxic-…

EXCLUSIVE: Former prosecutors say #ColoradoSprings DA's office is underfunded, overwhelmed and in a state of turmoil (via @EvanOchsner, @csgazette) gazette.com/premium/former…

Judge determines there is sufficient evidence to go to trial. Will continue to be held without bond.

The judge is reviewing the evidence presented earlier this month. He said blood found in the home is “strongly corroborative of the conclusion that Gannon was killed in his bedroom and his body was subsequently moved to the garage.”

A judge will determine today if there is enough evidence for Letecia Stauch to stand trial in the killing of her 11-year-old stepson Gannon. Follow along for updates. @csgazette

"U.S. senators continue to call for accountability for officials they claim enabled sexual abuse of American gymnasts by an Olympic team doctor, but won't specifically name former top officials at the Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee" By @EvanOchsner