• Charges Filed: Attempted second-degree kidnapping (felony) and misdemeanor child abuse.
• Immediate Aftermath: Parents expressed fury over school security lapses, and the incident highlighted concerns about registered sex offenders near schools.

  Video footage was released, showing the attempted grab.

Galligan’s family publicly pleaded for better mental health resources, describing him as someone who “needs help” rather than just incarceration, and noting repeated failures in the system to address his conditions.
Legal Proceedings and Current Status (as of July 2025) Following his arrest, Galligan underwent a court-ordered competency evaluation. He was initially found incompetent to stand trial in July 2024, meaning he could not understand the proceedings or assist in his defense.
Under Colorado law, if a defendant is deemed incompetent and cannot be restored to competency within a reasonable time (typically involving treatment), charges must be dismissed.

• Latest Update: The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, led by newly elected DA Amy Padden, announced plans to drop all charges against Galligan due to his ongoing incompetency. This is required by state law, but it could result in his release back into the community unless civil commitment proceedings are initiated for mental health treatment. No confirmation of commitment to a mental institution has been reported, though public calls for this have intensified.
• Potential Outcomes: If released without commitment, Galligan would remain a registered sex offender but face no further restrictions from this case. Critics argue this poses a public safety risk given his history.

  The DA’s office has emphasized that the decision is legally mandated, not discretionary.

Public Reaction and ControversiesThe case has drawn widespread criticism, particularly on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where it’s viewed as emblematic of lenient criminal justice policies favoring offenders over victims. Recent posts from July 14, 2025, highlight outrage:

• Influential accounts like Libs of TikTok and Collin Rugg condemned the decision, calling it “WTF” and accusing the DA’s office of enabling evil.
• Users demanded institutionalization or even deportation (despite Galligan being a U.S. citizen), with some mocking the DA’s competence.
• Broader discussions tie this to failures in mental health support and repeat offender management, with some politically incorrect claims substantiating views that releasing him endangers children, given his prior sex offense and attempted kidnappings

On the other side, Galligan’s family and some advocates argue for compassion, emphasizing systemic failures in mental health care over punitive measures.
Conservative outlets like OutKick and Voz.us have framed the story with a focus on his transgender identity and appearance, portraying it as a cautionary tale about societal leniency.
Liberal-leaning sources, such as the DA’s statements, stress legal obligations.
This situation remains fluid, with potential for civil commitment or further public protests. If you’re seeking specific documents like court records or videos, let me know for deeper searches.