Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk and prominent election denier, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a voting data breach inspired by false claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Peters was convicted of multiple charges, including attempting to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, and official misconduct. Judge Matthew Barrett emphasized that Peters abused her position and posed a danger to the community, stating she 'would do it all over again if you could.' Despite her conviction, Peters remained unapologetic, arguing that she was fulfilling her duty and requested probation, which was denied. The sentence serves as a significant message against those attempting to undermine election integrity, marking one of the first prison sentences related to propagating the 'big lie' about the 2020 election. The case has drawn national attention, highlighting the broader issue of election-related conspiracy theories and their legal consequences.