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An HIV positive Denver man has been preliminarily charged with second-degree Assault with a Deadly Weapon by the Denver district attorney's office for allegedly spitting on another man during a dispute. A spokesperson for the DA's office said staffers are currently examining the case to determine whether the charge is appropriate.
Controversial 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers, a Republican, is known for her penchant for a hard line approach to crime, her poor relationship...