Statement from Attorney General Phil Weiser on the 9-year sentence for Tina Peters in election tampering case

Oct. 3, 2024 (DENVER) – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement on the court imposing a nine-year sentence on former county clerk Tina Peters:

“We place a sacred trust in our elections officials to conduct safe, honest, and fair elections. Tina Peters violated her duty as an election official and seriously compromised trust with her fellow Coloradans. Today, the court handed down a fair and just sentence for her criminal acts, which put the safety of our elections—and the freedom and safety of others—at risk.

“I am grateful for Mesa County District Attorney Dan Rubinstein’s commitment to justice and his collaboration with my office to hold Tina Peters accountable. Today’s sentencing is a warning to others that they will face consequences if they attempt to illegally tamper with our voting processes or election systems. My office will continue to protect our elections and the freedom to vote.”

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