Attorney General Phil Weiser is hosting an update on the investigation into allegations the district attorney in the San Luis Valley violated the Victim Rights Act. Watch live:
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Barbara Vigil was known as the “Grandma of Saguache,” and loved dancing with her family.
The driver of the other car, 28-year-old Jason Huntress, was facing a list of charges that included vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, reckless driving, speeding and possession of marijuana and marijuana concentrate following the crash. But due to a plea deal offered by 12th Judicial District Attorney Alonzo Payne, Huntress did not spend a day in jail.
The Vigil family is one of roughly a dozen to file a complaint with Colorado victim rights organizations regarding Payne, and is the latest to come forward to share their story of mistreatment from that office. It comes as a recall effort against Payne, funded by the City of Alamosa, moves forward after enough signatures were deemed valid on the petition.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is currently investigating Payne’s office amid allegations it violated victims' rights and didn’t follow up with crime victims about plea deals, as required by law.
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