Overview
- Jurors on Jan. 28 found Sonya Jaquez Lewis guilty of one count of attempting to influence a public servant and three counts of forgery after a three-day trial.
- The case centered on letters she wrote and submitted under former aides’ names to the Colorado Senate Ethics Committee to sway its investigation of her conduct in office.
- In testimony, she acknowledged writing and submitting the letters but argued she made errors and sought to reflect the aides’ views rather than deceive.
- The felony convictions carry potential prison exposure of up to six years for the influence charge and up to three years per forgery count, though prosecutors say they will seek probation.
- Jaquez Lewis resigned from the legislature in February 2025 as the ethics inquiry progressed into allegations that she mistreated Capitol aides.