Summary
Tina Peters, a former county clerk in Colorado and a supporter of Donald Trump, was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with election equipment related to the 2020 presidential election. Peters was found guilty on multiple charges, including conspiracy and attempting to influence a public servant, after allowing unauthorized access to voting machines in her jurisdiction.
During her sentencing, Peters maintained her belief that the 2020 election was stolen and expressed her intent to stand up for what she believed was right. District Judge Matthew Barrett noted her defiance and refusal to acknowledge the court’s stance on the legitimacy of the election results, stating that her actions were both serious and detrimental to public trust in the electoral process. Despite her claims of being a “child of God” and her request for leniency due to personal health issues, the judge sentenced her to eight-and-a-half years in prison, emphasizing the need to uphold the integrity of elections.
"I am a child of God": Pro-Trump clerk Peters sentenced for voting machine tampering
Oct. 3 / Salon / Highlights Peters' defiance during sentencing and her claims of righteousness, providing a personal perspective on her beliefs and actions, while emphasizing the judge's rejection of her conspiratorial views. “ -- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years in prison on Thursday. The former county clerk from Colorado believed that...
Trump election conspiracist Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years in prison by Colorado judge - CNBC
Oct. 3 / Google News / Offers a concise overview of Peters' sentencing, summarizing her charges and the reactions from various news outlets, but lacks the depth and unique perspective found in other coverage of the event. “ Trump election conspiracist Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years in prison by Colorado judge CNBCElection denying ex-county clerk sentenced to 9 years for...