KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado Springs Realtor sold homes while on parole after prison sentence

Krdo · Jul 29, 2026 · 1032 words · By Paige Reynolds

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What to know about KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado Springs Realtor sold homes while on parole after prison sentence

KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado Springs Realtor sold homes while on parole after prison sentence COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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What happened

KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado Springs Realtor sold homes while on parole after prison sentence COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) - A Colorado Springs real estate agent remained licensed to sell homes while on parole after serving time for burglary and stalking - despite multiple previous disciplinary cases involving his real estate license.

Common ground

Mason Edward Buck, 35, is back in custody following his latest arrest on July 14.

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Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: KRDO13 Investigates: Colorado Springs Realtor sold homes while on parole after prison sentence?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Buck pleaded not guilty to all eight counts on May 18?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 18 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Buck pleaded not guilty to all eight counts on May 18.”

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No evidence was found regarding a plea entered by Mason Edward Buck on May 18.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Buck Angel (born June 5, 1962) is an American sex educator and former pornographic film actor and producer. He founded the media production company Buck Angel Entertainment. Angel is a transgender man…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Angel

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Buck Mason is an American clothing brand founded in Venice, California, in 2013 by Erik Allen Ford and Sasha Koehn. Buck Mason sells men's and women's apparel online and through 33 brick and mortar …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Mason

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fortnum & Mason plc (colloquially often shortened to just Fortnum's) is an upmarket department store in London, England. The main store is located at 181 Piccadilly in the St James's area of London, w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnum_&_Mason

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Claim 2: “The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says Buck threw a television at someone, striking that person in the face and leg, before fleeing the scene.”

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One web search result mentions a man arrested for throwing a TV at a victim in El Paso County, but it does not explicitly name Mason Edward Buck in the snippet provided, though it aligns with the claim's details. No other independent sources corroborate this specific individual's actions.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 865,657, making it the tenth-most populous county in Texas. Its county seat is the city o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Texas

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO), founded in 1861, handles law enforcement in El Paso County, Colorado. The Office is headed by the County Sheriff, an elected official.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County_Sheriff's_Offic…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) handles law enforcement in El Paso County, Texas. The Office is headed by the County Sheriff, an elected official.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County_Sheriff's_Offic…

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Claim 3: “Under the agreement, Buck was ordered to pay a $500 fine plus a 15% state surcharge, bringing the total to $575.”

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Claim 4: “In a diversion agreement executed in May, the Real Estate Commission found that Buck failed to complete or maintain proof of 24 required hours of continuing education.”

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Claim 5: “Buck agreed to pay another $575 and complete 24 additional hours of coursework.”

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Claim 6: “On July 22... his license was changed to inactive status.”

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Claim 7: “CDOC confirmed Buck entered state custody on April 13, 2023.”

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The evidence provides general information about the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and how to find inmates, but does not confirm the specific entry date for Mason Edward Buck.

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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado Department of Corrections. Find an Inmate.Sterling Correctional Facility will be canceling regular medium custody visiting on July 25th to allow for participation in a family reunification ev…
https://cdoc.colorado.gov/

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web search NEUTRAL — Department of Corrections operates and manages all the state prisons in Colorado.On the results page, you can see the list of all inmates matching the specified criteria. Colorado DOC Information: Aut…
https://inmate-lookup.org/colorado

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web search NEUTRAL — Visiting schedules at Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) depend on the facility's operating model. Some facilities offer walk-in visits during posted hours; others require advance scheduling th…
https://www.inmateaid.com/prisons/colorado/colorado-departme…

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Claim 8: “They say he was serving sentences connected to two El Paso County cases: Second-degree burglary of a dwelling, a class four felony [and] Stalking causing emotional distress, a class five felony”

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The evidence defines second-degree burglary and stalking but does not link these convictions to Mason Edward Buck.

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web search NEUTRAL — Second-degree burglary is the burglary of any other type of structure (including stores and businesses). Burglary offense California penalties 1st-degree burglary: Burglary of a residence felony: 2, 4…
https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/blog/burglary/whats-the-differe…

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web search NEUTRAL — Burglary of a dwelling means a home burglary.Some forms of burglary can carry life sentences, such as armed burglary and burglary with an assault or battery. Eric Matheny is a criminal defense attorne…
https://www.ericmathenylaw.com/blog/2013/february/burglary-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — On appeal, DHS argued that Respondent had not established cancellation eligibility because his New York conviction for attempted burglary in the second degree was categorically a conviction for attemp…
https://lpimmigration.com/blog/bia-holds-that-convictions-fo…

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Claim 9: “The Colorado Division of Real Estate says that change was requested by Buck’s brokerage, Real Broker LLC.”

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Claim 10: “In a 2022 diversion agreement, Buck admitted to a licensing violation following a criminal conviction or guilty plea... Court records connect that licensing matter to a criminal mischief case.”

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Claim 11: “Court records reviewed by KRDO13 Investigates also show Buck has previous convictions for burglary, stalking, harassment, criminal mischief and driving under the influence.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about Freemasonry and the name 'Mason', with no mention of Mason Edward Buck's criminal history.

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web search NEUTRAL — The liberal activist Alexander Kerensky, who came to political power with the overthrow of the tsars in 1917, was a Mason. The organisation collapsed as the Bolsheviks took power and was again outlawe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry

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web search NEUTRAL — Search for "mason" on Wikipedia. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Mason. If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 9, 2026 · Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the fraternal (men-only) order of Free and Accepted Masons, the largest worldwide secret society—an oath-bound society, often devoted to fello…
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonry

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Claim 12: “Court records show Buck is charged with four counts of domestic violence by a habitual offender, two counts of third-degree assault and two counts of harassment in connection with alleged incidents on Dec. 10 and 11, 2025.”

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The evidence provided contains general information about habitual offenders and domestic violence arrests, but no specific court records for Mason Edward Buck regarding incidents on Dec 10 and 11, 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Avenger is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Buck Jones and Dorothy Revier. The film is loosely based on the exploits of legendary Mexican bandit Joa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avenger_(1931_film)

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Claim 13: “A second licensing case followed in 2023... Buck admitted to violations involving a qualifying criminal conviction or plea. The Real Estate Commission imposed another $575 fine and placed Buck on probation for at least five years of active licensure.”

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Claim 14: “He was paroled to El Paso County on Aug. 21, 2024, and returned to custody on July 14, 2026”

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Claim 15: “Buck has held a Colorado associate broker’s license since 2017, according to state licensing records.”

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Claim 16: “CDOC says Buck was accepted into Community Corrections on Oct. 4, 2023.”

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Claim 17: “Buck was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, vehicular eluding, criminal mischief, child abuse, second-degree criminal tampering and violating a restraining order.”

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A web search result lists these specific charges (Criminal Mischief, Child Abuse, Second Degree Criminal Tampering, Violation of a Restraining Order) in the context of a man throwing a TV in El Paso County, but the snippet does not explicitly name Mason Edward Buck. No other sources confirm these charges for this specific person.

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Claim 18: “Mason Edward Buck, 35, is back in custody following his latest arrest on July 14.”

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The provided evidence contains general information about arrests and unrelated people named Buck, but no specific record of a 'Mason Edward Buck' being arrested on July 14.

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