George Brauchler is the District Attorney of the 23rd Judicial District, which is Douglas County. He (and the DougCo Sheriff Darren Weekly) are VERY upset with Gov Polis' commutation of the prison sentence of one Brandin Kreuzer and George joins us to explain why.
DA, sheriff criticize Gov. Polis over clemency for man who shot deputy
Here's what Polis said about the situation, so you have the other side of the story:
One in particular I’d like to highlight is Branden Kreuzer, who I granted clemency to today. Mr. Kreuzer committed a series of crimes when he was 19, culminating in an armed robbery of a gas station, a chase with police, and an assault on a peace officer. These were very serious crimes. Kruezer’s sentence was longer than many people receive for crimes resulting in death. Since entering DOC, Kreuzer has demonstrated remorse and been a model for rehabilitation, establishing a program called Redemption Road CrossFit that operates in multiple DOC facilities, and he’s been a mentor and role model for countless offenders. To my mind, his good works are worthy of earning him a second chance despite the seriousness of his crimes when he was 19, and I have faith that he will do even more good for Coloradans outside the prison walls than inside. He will be released to parole effective June 1, 2026.
Polis's letter to Mr Kreuzer is on page 40 of this document: 2026 Clemency Letters.pdf - Google Drive