The county’s machines had to be replaced afterwards when data, including passwords for the machines, was posted online.
"It was her job to protect the election equipment, and she turned on it and used her power for her own advantage."
Peters said she was simply trying to preserve information to make sure the election was secure, and asked the judge to sentence her to probation.
County officials said Peters' continued fraudulent election claims also led to a slew of death threats against election workers while she traveled the country promoting her claims and ignored her professional duties.
She was defeated in the Republican primary and alleged election fraud in that race, demanding a recount after losing by 85,000 votes.
Persons:
Tina Peters, Mike Lindell, Donald Trump, Peters, Matthew Barrett, Barrett, I'm, Jessica Drake, Matt Crane, Daniel Rubinstein, Pam Anderson
Organizations:
Dominion Voting Systems, Association, Republican
Locations:
Colorado, “, Mesa County