Kosloski Law files federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of mother of Anderson Aldrich for constitutional rights violations by the Colorado Springs Police Department in response to the Club Q Shooting

Attorney Jason M. Kosloski of Kosloski Law, PLLC, announced today the filing of a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on behalf of Ms. Laura Voepel. Ms. Voepel is the mother of Anderson Aldrich. The lawsuit seeks justice for the unlawful search, unconstitutional seizure, and excessive force inflicted upon Ms. Voepel by officers of the Colorado Springs Police Department during their response to the Club Q shooting.

According to the complaint, Ms. Voepel was in her home when officers unlawfully entered without a search warrant. Despite telling them to leave, the officers refused to leave and proceeded to lock her out of her own home in freezing conditions while she was barefoot and on oxygen. Officers then arrested her without probable cause, using excessive force, and falsely charged her to justify their misconduct. The charges against Ms. Voepel were dismissed after nearly two years of legal proceedings.

The lawsuit names Colorado Springs Police Department Sergeant Reuben Crews, Officers Matthew Anderson, Timothy Hockersmith, Peter Mandry, and Detective Rebecca Joins as defendants. It asserts violations of Ms. Voepel’s Fourth and First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution, as well as her rights under the Colorado Constitution.

“This lawsuit is about accountability,” said Attorney Jason Kosloski. “No matter the circumstances of an investigation, no matter how tragic, law enforcement officers must uphold the constitutional rights of every citizen. Ms. Voepel suffered severe trauma because of what these officers did, and we are seeking justice to ensure this does not happen to anyone else. It is imperative that we remind law enforcement that constitutional protections are not optional, and we will fight tirelessly to see that those who violate these rights are held responsible.”

Ms. Voepel also shared her thoughts on the lawsuit: “I never imagined that I would have to fight for my own rights in my own home. The past two years have been devastating, but I refuse to stay silent. I have lived in fear, anxiety, and distress, knowing that those who were meant to protect and serve instead disregarded my dignity and humanity. I hope that by speaking out and holding these officers accountable, I can help prevent others from experiencing the same injustice. No one should have to endure what I went through, and I want to use my voice to advocate for change and ensure that abuses like this are never repeated.”