A former Arapahoe County social worker convicted of making false child abuse allegations has been released on parole, raising renewed questions about accountability within child welfare systems and the consequences of false reporting.

According to KDVR, Robin Niceta, 43, was released on parole under an interstate compact after serving roughly a year and a half of a four year prison sentence. Niceta was convicted of multiple crimes stemming from a false child abuse report made against former Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky.

In 2022, Niceta made an anonymous tip accusing Jurinsky of sexually abusing her son. The allegation was later determined to be false. Niceta was originally convicted of a felony count of attempting to influence a public servant and a misdemeanor count of filing a false child abuse report. In May 2024, she was sentenced to four years in prison.

KDVR reported that Niceta’s case drew additional attention in 2023 when her trial was delayed after she claimed she had a brain tumor and her attorney argued she was incompetent to stand trial. Prosecutors later alleged that Niceta falsified medical records and that key parts of her story did not line up.

According to court related details included in KDVR’s reporting, Niceta later pleaded guilty in October 2024 to multiple additional charges, including two counts of attempting to influence a public servant, two counts of second degree forgery, as well as forgery, tampering with physical evidence, and criminal impersonation. KDVR reported she was sentenced to three years of probation for those charges.

After Niceta’s release, Jurinsky posted a public statement expressing concern that the sentence was insufficient given the impact on her family and calling for broader reform. At this time, KDVR reported it remains unclear why Niceta was released ahead of her full sentence.

The case underscores a reality many families have long raised concerns about. False child abuse allegations can carry devastating consequences, even when they are ultimately disproven. Investigations alone can fracture families, damage reputations, and leave lasting trauma.

The case also highlights the power entrusted to individuals working within child welfare systems and the importance of meaningful oversight. When false allegations originate from within the system itself, the damage extends beyond individual families. Public trust is eroded, and legitimate reports of abuse risk being taken less seriously.

Families impacted by false reporting continue to ask the same questions. Who is held responsible when the system is weaponized. And how many lives are disrupted before accountability is taken seriously.

**Reporting originally published by KDVR. This article is a rewritten summary for Families vs DHR.**