Colorado Springs cross-burning hoax was free speech — not a threat, accused participant argues
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By The Denver Post
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Colorado Springs cross-burning hoax was free speech — not a threat, accused participant argues
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Ashley Blackcloud’s legal arguments come as another woman charged in the case — Deanna West — has agreed to plead guilty, court records show.