Judge charged with felony menacing loses leadership job

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado state judge has been removed from his leadership position after being charged with felony menacing. Limited online court records show that Judge Mark Thompson is accused of using a real or simulated weapon in the alleged July 25 menacing incident. The case was listed as suppressed from public view and documents detailing the allegations against Thompson were not available. Thompson has served as chief judge for the 5th Judicial District, which includes Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake and Summit counties. Prosecutors requested secrecy in the case because Thompson is a public official and a “prominent member” of the community.