Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters was found guilty by a jury on most charges related to a security breach after the 2020 election. Peters allowed an expert affiliated with Mike Lindell access to the Mesa County election system using someone else’s security badge. Lindell is known for pushing false claims about election fraud. Prosecutors said Peters sought fame and became fixated on voting problems after being involved with those questioning the 2020 election results.
The breach Peters orchestrated raised concerns about potential insider threats in elections. She was convicted on several charges but found not guilty of identity theft. Peters accused Dominion Voting Systems of stealing votes and claimed the truth was not allowed during her trial.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold stated that Peters would face consequences for compromising election equipment to prove Trump’s claims of election fraud. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said the verdict sends a warning to those attempting to tamper with election systems. The trial concluded with arguments that Peters allowed unauthorized individuals to access the election system.
The defense argued that Peters was trying to preserve election records after being denied access to a technology expert during a software update. The defense claimed Peters did not commit any crimes by allowing Lindell’s affiliate to observe the update using another person’s security badge. However, prosecutors argued that Peters had used someone else’s identity to conceal the expert’s real identity. The trial included testimony from political activist Sherronna Bishop, who introduced Peters to Lindell’s associates.
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