The judge presiding over the Aaron Thompson case says the grand-jury indictment should remain sealed because it is the best way to ensure a fair trial, according to documents made public today.
The 36-page brief was written by the attorney general’s office, which is standard procedure.
In November, The Denver Post and The Associated Press filed a lawsuit asking the Colorado Supreme Court to review the issue, which it agreed to do.
In its report, the AG’s office also said the indictment should remain sealed because it describes a great deal of evidence relating to eight other child victims that “if true, would shock the conscience of reasonable people.”
Denver Post attorney Steve Zansberg said he will file a response to the brief.
Thompson is scheduled for trial June 16 in connection with the death of his 6-year-old daughter, Aaroné, who was reported missing in November 2005. Thompson was indicted in May 2007 on 60 counts, including child abuse resulting in death. He and his common-law wife had cared for eight other children in their home.
