Aurora officer fired for failing to intervene or report alleged excessive force

The victim, a homeless Army veteran, was pistol whipped, choked

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Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post
Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson is in the press conference at Aurora Police Department Headquarters in Aurora, Colorado on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Aurora police Officer John Haubert beat a man with his duty pistol, choked him and threatened to kill him even though the man never attempted to hurt or threaten the officer, investigators allege in newly released court documents.
By Kieran Nicholson | knicholson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
August 12, 2021 at 5:57 p.m.

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Kieran Nicholson covers breaking news for The Denver Post. He started at the Post in 1986, at the old building on 15th and California streets. Nicholson has covered a variety of beats including suburbs, courts, crime and general assignment.