Manzanares Being Charged For Laptop

Golden - In his 25-year law career, former judge and Denver City Attorney Larry Manzanares built the résumé of a man bound for the state Supreme Court and a reputation for sound judgment.

He graduated from Harvard's law school, had success in private practice and became a judge at 35.

But Manzanares, now 50, is facing disgrace and possible disbarment over a stolen computer worth about $1,500. Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey filed three felony charges Wednesday against Manzanares alleging he stole a computer from his former employer, used it to download images and movies - many of them termed "sexually explicit" - and tried to cover his tracks when confronted by police.

An 80-page affidavit spelled out the allegations against Manzanares, who resigned as city attorney in February after serving in the office less than two months.

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