Golden – Former Jefferson County Treasurer Mark Paschall, who has been indicted in an alleged kickback plan, was advised Monday in court to have no contact with witnesses in the case.
District Judge Randall Arp also ordered Paschall to remove any firearms from his home while he is under indictment and imposed a gag order in the case.
Paschall, 52, of Arvada, was indicted last month on two felonies – attempted felony theft and compensation for past official behavior.
Paschall is accused of offering a former top aide, Kathy Redmond, a $25,000 bonus at the end of last year just before he left office and demanding she pay him $9,000 out of post-tax proceeds of the bonus.
Paschall, a former state legislator, ran for election to a second term as treasurer but lost in the August primary to former County Clerk Faye Griffin.
The indictment said Redmond taped a phone call with Paschall in which he reportedly solicited the money.
Redmond, who was appointed by Paschall, reported her concerns to Commissioner Jim Congrove, who notified the district attorney’s office. Redmond refused the bonus.
After the brief hearing, Paschall shook his head when asked if he wished to comment. His attorney, William Rapson, said the judge’s order prevents the two men from discussing the case.
Paschall, who remains free on a $1,000 bond, will be arraigned March 26.
Staff writer Ann Schrader can be reached at 303-278-3217 or aschrader@denverpost.com.
