The former 12th Judicial District Attorney, who was disbarred for violating victim’s rights all across the San Luis Valley last year, now faces a new legal battle.
A political rival who ran against Alonzo Payne in 2020 is suing him, claiming he was the victim of a “malicious prosecution.” The federal lawsuit, filed this week, alleges that Payne filed felony embezzlement charges against Bob Willit for political purposes.
Payne resigned as District Attorney for the 12th Judicial District after a public outcry over violating crime victim’s rights by not involving them in criminal prosecutions and going against their wishes on numerous cases. Payne was disbarred from practicing law in Colorado for the very same reasons in October of 2022.
