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Justice for Phoenixx Ugrilla | News, Media & Articles

Explore original articles, independent reporting, and historical broadcasts relevant to the cases and public advocacy concerning Derrick Patrick Bernard Jr., professionally known as Phoenixx Ugrilla. News coverage and allegations are attributed to their sources; linked reporting does not itself establish a legal finding.

Original Articles and Commentary

These five archived articles are already published on this website. Select a title to read the complete article.

When Alternate Counsel Doesn’t Mean ‘Effective’ Counsel — An examination of alternate defense representation.

Who Killed FYL Jackk? (And Why Doesn’t Anyone Care!?) — Questions raised by the campaign about the state case.

Fight for Justice: Exposing Injustice in Ugrilla’s Trial — Campaign commentary on trial fairness.

Uncovering the Truth: Phoenixx Ugrilla’s Wrongful Conviction — The campaign’s perspective on the conviction.

Strategies for Justice System Activism: Driving Real Change Now — Advocacy and civic engagement.

Featured Independent Reporting — Federal Case

Colorado Springs’ First Black Mayor Implicated In Hate-Crime Hoax At Federal Trial — The Daily Wire (May 29, 2025) — Luke Rosiak reports on disputed testimony and allegations arising from the federal trial. These claims should be assessed against the court record.

Mayor Lied In Hate Crime Hoax Probe But DOJ Refused To Charge Him, FBI Official Says — The Daily Wire (Nov. 21, 2024) — Luke Rosiak reports allegations concerning the federal investigation; the headline describes attributed claims, not adjudicated findings.

Defense Presses Colorado Springs Mayor on Cross-Burning Hoax Involvement — Courthouse News Service — Coverage of the federal proceedings and disputed allegations.

Broadcasting and Community Context

Before the prosecutions, Family Flavors The Slide World Broadcasting Network hosted civic and community programming. These links provide historical context rather than proof of innocence or guilt.

The Rise and Fall of Former Mobolade Booster Derrick Bernard Jr. and His Radio Station The Slide — The Gazette (Dec. 8, 2024) — A retrospective reporting on The Slide, its public programming and the surrounding controversy.

Colorado Springs Mayor Denies He Lied to FBI in Hate-Crime Hoax — Colorado Public Radio (Dec. 6, 2024) — Includes background on an interview conducted at Bernard’s studio.

Family Flavors The Slide WBN — Apple Podcasts — Browse historical broadcasts and interviews.

Family Flavors The Slide WBN — iHeart — Additional podcast archive.

More Sources to Come

Additional original writings, community interviews, and the reported 2022 Colorado Springs Business Journal profile remain under research. Only identified sources are linked here; unlocated recordings are not represented as available.

The purpose of this archive is to support informed public examination of the cases and the ongoing effort to seek justice and exoneration.

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