Judge denies motion

Kandiyohi County Judge Stephen Wentzell denied motions from Nick Rekieta's defense team seeking a 'Franks' hearing regarding alleged false statements made by a deputy to obtain a search warrant for Rekieta's home, where cocaine and firearms were found. Meanwhile, Circuit Court Judge Stephen Everett rejected Kirk Reams' request for a new trial following his conviction for grand theft, asserting that the prosecution's exhibit was properly admitted. In another case, former Portage Mayor James Snyder's bribery conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, leading to a dispute over whether a retrial is warranted. Additionally, a Colorado judge denied new trial motions for Tina Peters, the Mesa County Clerk facing charges linked to election integrity issues. Peters is set for sentencing on October 3rd as her attorneys seek to delay proceedings until after the upcoming election. The cases illustrate ongoing legal battles involving allegations of misconduct and election-related controversies across multiple jurisdictions.