Colorado’s Top Judge Pledges to Address Sexual Bias Allegations

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian Boatright said the state’s judiciary is experiencing a “crisis of confidence” following allegations of sexual harassment, gender bias, judicial misconduct, and a coverup at the highest levels of the branch.

The state’s judicial branch has come under criticism recently after the Denver Post reported allegations of sexism and misconduct in the department. A former administrator has alleged that high-ranking judicial officials — including retired Chief Justice Nathan Coats — agreed to give a former top administrator a five-year, $2.5 million contract to prevent her from filing a lawsuit revealing incidents of sexual harassment and ...