Tag:Alonzo Payne

A former DA and others are accused of pursuing false embezzlement charges against a political rival, according to a federal lawsuit.

The Presiding Disciplinary Judge issued two disciplinary opinions in September, including an opinion in People v. Alonzo Payne.

Anne Kelly, who most recently worked in the 20th Judicial District, was appointed by Gov. Jared Polis to the DA post for the 12th Judicial District.

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Anne Kelly to DA of the 12th Judicial District following an investigation finding Victim’s Rights Act violations.

This week, state courts saw finalists, appointments and openings, plus changes in leadership at the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Polis on July 13 appointed Colorado AG Weiser to serve as interim district attorney for the 12th Judicial District beginning July 14.

A several month long investigation into the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office involving the Victim Rights Act has come to a close.