Former Legal Affairs Reporter
Jordan Steffen
Jordan Steffen was the legal affairs reporter for The Denver Post. She left the organization in June 2016 after joining in January 2011. Her past coverage areas included breaking news, child welfare, the western suburbs and crime. She was raised in the Colorado mountains and graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Beth McCann wins Democratic primary in Denver District Attorney race
State Rep. Beth McCann easily grabbed the crucial Democratic nomination in the race for Denver district attorney and ensured the city will elect its first female district attorney in November.

Gunman dead after shooting at 15th & Wynkoop in Denver
Denver Police and emergency crews swarmed into Lower Downtown Tuesday afternoon amid reports of shots fired. At least three ambulances transported victims to Denver Health, and FBI agents were at the...

Juvenile murderers, victims’ families struggle while Colorado waits to act on life sentences
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court this year ensured all of Colorado's 48 prisoners serving life without parole for crimes committed while they were juveniles get a review, but...

Ex-wife of Orlando gunman says he could “mask” his dark side
Sitora Yusufiy said her brief marriage with the Orlando gunman -- who she described as "disturbed" -- quickly spiraled into abuse.

Democratic DA candidates seek crucial nomination as criminal justice system is overwhelmed
At a time when the criminal justice system is overwhelmed with mental health issues, persistent complaints of racial disparities and intense scrutiny of police use-of-force cases, anyone watching cannot help...

Man accepts plea agreement for shooting Denver cop, faces 52 years in prison
The 36-year-old man who shot a Denver police officer multiple times in December now faces 52 years in prison after accepting a plea agreement on Friday.

Former El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa makes first court appearance
Maketa, indicted on felony charges, waived further advisement during his first court appearance Thursday.

Denver DA will not file charges against Aurora officer in shooting at East Colfax motel
Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey will not file criminal charges against an Aurora police officer who shot and injured a man outside an East Colfax Avenue motel in May.

Obstruction in justice: Pay gap, undervalued skills quickly thin female lawyer ranks
Women typically make up 50 percent of Colorado law school graduating classes. But by the time mid-career rolls around, men outnumber women three to one.

Lawsuit says Planned Parenthood attack foreseeable
Victims of the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood attack have filed a lawsuit claiming the clinic should have known an attack was likely and implemented security to prevent it.