Re: Dec. 14 Rich Tosches column.
I would like to respond to a number of accusations in Rich Tosches’ column but cannot, due to the pending criminal case for James Holmes set for trial in January.
Those issues will be properly presented to the jury. But there is one accusation that I must address. Tosches says that the defense in the Holmes case asked for a continuance because an attorney and investigator had medical emergencies. He implies that there was actually no emergency, and mocks the issue.
I am the attorney who had the medical emergency. I didn’t intend to make all of this information public, but since Tosches called me out in public, I now welcome the opportunity.
On Dec. 5, my father, Richard Brady, died of lung cancer (“cough-cough”). He had recently turned 80, and he had just finished a grueling round of chemotherapy and radiation.
My father was born and raised in Colorado. He graduated from St. Francis High School. He played baseball and graduated with a business degree from CSU. He was a lifelong Broncos fan.
He served in the U.S. Navy, raised three children and one grandchild, and was married to my mom for 53 years. Although he had lived a long and fulfilling life, his death was still a shock, and it took my breath away. It broke my heart. He was a quiet and gentle man, and I wish I could be more like him.
He was a patriotic man who believed in the laws of our country, and the laws of Colorado (including the right to be represented by an attorney no matter what you are accused of, and the right to a fair trial).
Tosches’ reckless and heartless piece compelled clarification. He has the right to mock and belittle people in the press, but we have a right to respond.
Mr. Tosches, in honor of my gentle and kind father, I hope that you and your loved ones have a healthy and happy holiday season. Peace.
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