Tina Peters Convicted in Election Breach Case

Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters has been convicted on seven charges related to a breach of the Mesa County election system. The charges include three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, one count of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, and several misdemeanors. Peters was acquitted of identity theft and some impersonation charges. Prosecutors argued that Peters allowed unauthorized access to voting systems to support debunked claims about the 2020 election, while her defense claimed she was protecting election integrity. The case has drawn national attention, with figures like MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell supporting Peters. She faces sentencing in October and continues to assert her actions were justified.