Reaction to Tina Peters sentencing

With her pleas of leniency denied, former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years for her role in a data breach scheme linked to the 2020 presidential election.

"I'm convinced you would do it all over again if you could. You're as defiant as a defendant as this court has ever seen," said Colorado District Court Judge Matthew Barrett.

During the hearing, Mesa County Commissioner Cody Davis provided witness testimony, speaking of how much this case has cost the county.

"This entire ordeal has cost the county quite a bit of money. We estimate, just the dollar that the taxpayers are on the hook for is well over $1.4 million, and that's just what we can calculate."

Denver Criminal Defense Attorney David Lane said he was surprised at the length of the sentence saying, "That is a clear message to public servants all over Colorado that if you violate the public trust, there will be harsh consequences for you."

[deftoneu]

Good thing the US Supreme Court didn’t preside over this case or they would have given her immunity

[arnesste]

The judge wiped that smirk off her face . Thank you Your Honor thank you so much .

[DavidSimon-om]

This judge has more balls than the whole Supreme Court put together

[itsbritneybiitttcchh_]

Accountability feels like oppression to these narcissistic, entitled and privileged individuals.

[suemoses]

Good! How dare she assume she could override your vote, your right as per your Constitution.

[Beatlearl]

This judge should be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States with his no nonsense approach and wisdom of the law 👨‍⚖️🇺🇸🤔

[michaelmyers]

I’m a Colorado resident I’ve lived in this beautiful state for 70 years this sentence is a heartwarming message keep Colorado state that was intended to be

[tomstruble]

Unfortunately, even 9 years in jail won't cure her stupidity.

[variuscaster]

Justice is alive in our country. It’s just on life-support, thank goodness for this judge and his commitment to the rule of law to democracy.

[titaniumspecial]

She still doesn't think she's wrong.

[blautens]

That judge spoke so calmly and professionally and detailed every reason why she should serve that long. I really enjoyed listening to him.

[CharlesMartin-wtpd]

The sentence is Great News for Colorado and all States of the U.S.A.

[surebow]

Removed from harming people for 9 years.

[randolphvictorconstantine]

The way she talks to the judge just screams entitlement... 9 years ain't enough punishment for her crime against the American people, she should at least get 20.

[tearuruoterangi]

From Australia. Mate this made my day..what a drop kick..

[yarini-]

Thank-you Your Honor. Much respect. She should have gotten 90 years, not 9!!!

[OsvaldoAguirre-li]

Judge is making America great again!!!

[markhernden]

I hope she takes comfort in knowing that Trump sends his thoughts and prayers from the golf course.

[TurfSurf]

Throwing your life away for a con man is just insane!

[nessie]

She's in a cult and her leader would never go out of his way to do anything to help her.