At the time, prosecutors said in court it's tough to prove the glioblastoma brain tumor she claimed to have is actually real, and they were 'highly suspicious' that the doctor in New Mexico who allegedly signed off on her cancer diagnosis is real.

This spring, Niceta withdrew her request to delay her criminal trial due to potential incompetency, after prosecutors questioned in court whether or not Niceta really had a brain tumor that she claimed was the reason for being unable to go to trial.

Niceta pleaded not guilty, but as her case moved closer to trial, Niceta's lawyer asked to delay court proceedings, claiming Niceta had an aggressive cancerous brain tumor. Officials said they believed Niceta may have made the false report as retaliation after Jurinsky called her ex-girlfriend - former Aurora police chief Vanessa Wilson - 'trash' on a podcast last year. Niceta was initially facing charges and a criminal trial for allegedly placing a false child abuse report against Aurora city council member Danielle Jurinsky last year. Robin Niceta, in the pink striped sweater, appears in Arapahoe County Court Monday, next to her newly appointed defense attorney Frank Moya, in the tan suit. Niceta and her mother, Janice Dudley.Įxperts tell CBS News Colorado Niceta and her mother could opt to fight extradition from New Mexico, which would then initiate further court proceedings there, and could require a governor's warrant to be signed. The ACSO says Dudley has not yet been arrested, but an arrest warrant has been issued. She faces multiple charges, including attempting to influence a public servant, tampering with physical evidence, and two counts of forgery.

Officials say she now awaits extradition to Colorado.Ĭourt records show Niceta's mother, Janice Grace Dudley, is also being indicted for her alleged involvement. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office confirms to CBS News Colorado that Niceta was arrested in New Mexico Friday.

Warrant out for the arrest of Robin Niceta 02:05įormer Arapahoe County social worker Robin Niceta has been indicted by a grand jury for multiple new criminal charges for allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis to avoid criminal proceedings, according to court records.Ĭourt records show Niceta has been indicted on three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, two counts of forgery of a public record filed with a public office, tampering with physical evidence, criminal impersonation for benefit gain, and three counts of forgery.

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