Tina Peters found guilty

Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk, was found guilty on seven of ten charges related to a security breach of her county's election system following the 2020 election. The jury's verdict included convictions for first-degree official misconduct and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, while acquitting her on identity theft and other charges. Peters had copied election data and shared it at a symposium hosted by conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell, claiming she acted to preserve election integrity. Prosecutors argued that she deceived officials to gain unauthorized access to voting equipment, while her defense maintained she was targeted for her actions against alleged election fraud. The case reflects ongoing tensions and controversies surrounding election security in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Sentencing for Peters will occur after a pre-sentencing investigation.