Colorado man files lawsuit, claims racial bias resulted in murder charges

Stephan Long, the man who had murder charges against him related to a road rage incident dismissed by the Denver District Attorney, has now filed a federal lawsuit against the city and two Denver officers, accusing them of racial bias and “selective prosecution.”

From the beginning, Long claimed self-defense after the June 13, 2023, shooting, saying he feared for his life before he pulled the trigger and killed brothers Damon and Blake Lucas on Interstate 25 near 8th Avenue, Denver Gazette media partner 9News reported Friday.

He was arrested moments after the shooting and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. More than a year after the shooting, all charges were dismissed…

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