What strategies would you employ to ensure fair and impartial prosecution, balancing the need for justice with the rights of the accused in a case? How would you handle a situation where you believe the defendant is innocent, but the evidence points towards their guilt?

First of all, there will be zero prosecutions based on an agenda, whether woke, political or otherwise. Prosecutions must be based on the law and the evidence. If I believe a person is innocent but the evidence points to guilt, I will ensure I discussed with others, and thoroughly reviewed the evidence and possibly ask for more investigation to ensure the right person is being prosecuted.

If elected, what will you do to protect your constituents’ rights to freedom of religion, speech, peaceable assembly, and petitioning the government for a redress of grievances?

The Constitution and the law must be enforced and protected. Politicians and government officials are not our rulers, but servants of the people. They are not above the law. Our rights by God and the Constitution will not be impinged upon. Unconstitutional and unlawful laws will not be enforced.

If you don’t like this country, then feel free to move. The United States is the greatest nation in the world. We need to keep it that way. Close the borders, enforce our God given and Constitutional rights. As the Bible says, pray for Israel.

Can you discuss a time when you had to handle a case with significant public interest or scrutiny? What is your approach to dealing with high-profile cases that attract media attention?

I had many high-profile cases while on active duty. Most were in Germany with horrific crimes committed by soldiers. In most of those case, media was not involved. As for high profile cases, it is important to keep the public informed about the progress of these cases and remain transparent. But caution must be taken to ensure the media and emotions do not influence the process. All are entitled to a fair process.

What strategies would you employ to ensure fair and impartial prosecution, balancing the need for justice with the rights of the accused in a case? How would you handle a situation where you believe the defendant is innocent, but the evidence points towards their guilt?

The US and Colorado Constitutions require fairness and impartiality of government and specifically of prosecutors. I work closely with leaders in law enforcement to ensure law enforcement is trained on relevant laws and that they have appropriate access to our attorneys during investigations. This ensures that suspects constitutionally protected rights are observed, while also building a case that can survive the rigors of the court system.

As District Attorney, I ensure we are guided by the law and evidence while we exercise our discretion. It is our duty as prosecutors to refuse to file a case if there is insufficient evidence and to dismiss a case when the interests of justice demand such action.

If elected, what will you do to protect your constituents’ rights to freedom of religion, speech, peaceable assembly, and petitioning the government for a redress of grievances?

During the COVID pandemic there were impacts on the 1st amendment across the country and locally. Most concerning involved states restricting the ability of churches to hold services while allowing marijuana shops and liquor stores to remain open and operating with minimal restrictions. There were also efforts to encourage the DA’s office to prosecute businesses who chose to open. I resisted those efforts by refusing to criminalize business owners who chose to open their doors.

As District Attorney I will protect people’s 1st Amendment rights. At the same time, I will also prosecute when appropriate instances where “peaceable assembly” devolves into lawless rioting and property destruction.

As a veteran of the United States Navy, I cherish our relationship with Israel. They remain our strongest ally in the Middle East.

Anti-Americanism and Anti-Semitism have been on the rise and have only risen sharply since October 7, 2023, when Hamas viciously attacked innocent Israeli citizens. Since that attack, we have seen unlawful takeovers of college campuses across the United States, and shameful responses from college administrators. People of good conscience must speak against Anti-Americanism and Anti- Semitism at every opportunity, while working to engender patriotism.

As District Attorney, I am committed to protecting our way of life. If hate crimes are committed against any group or place of worship, we will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.

Can you discuss a time when you had to handle a case with significant public interest or scrutiny? What is your approach to dealing with high-profile cases that attract media attention?

I have been the lead prosecutor on two high-profile cases and successfully navigated the pressures those cases present by achieving maximum prison sentences in both. I am currently the lead prosecutor on another high-profile case that is still pending. Cases like these attract intense media coverage.

My approach is to provide as much information as possible to ensure the public is kept abreast of important developments, while also protecting our ability to successfully prosecute the case. This approach also involves providing much needed support to victims and other impacted groups to ensure they have a voice in the prosecution effort. Ultimately, victims in cases, whether high-profile or routine, deserve a prosecutor committed to achieving justice on their behalf.