Jury convicts former social worker for making up child abuse claim against Aurora councilwoman

A jury on Tuesday afternoon convicted a former Arapahoe County social worker accused of making up a child abuse claim against an Aurora City Council member in an act of retaliation.

Robin Niceta was found guilty of both charges she faced: attempt to influence a public servant and false reporting of child abuse. She's set for sentencing at 11 a.m. on Jan. 19 and faces up to six years in prison, according to prosecutors.

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