“‘Stop the Steal’ Conspirator Sentenced, What About Her Accomplices?”

Tina Peters, a central figure in the “Stop the Steal” movement, has received a nine-year prison sentence for her involvement in a scheme that facilitated Trump supporters’ access to the voting systems in Mesa County, Colorado. Her actions were pivotal in allowing copies of voting system software to be shared among election deniers, culminating in a controversial “cyber symposium” hosted by Mike Lindell in South Dakota. The judge was notably scathing in his critique of Peters, exposing her misleading claims and ulterior motives.

While Peters’ sentencing marks a significant moment in the pursuit of accountability, it highlights a broader concern regarding the ongoing coordinated efforts by Trump’s supporters to undermine electoral integrity across multiple states. Evidence of a systematic plot to unlawfully access voting software is mounting, primarily gathered through civil litigation and public records requests rather than exhaustive criminal investigations. Notably, similar breaches occurred in states like Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, which could play critical roles in the upcoming elections.

In January 2021, operatives working under Sidney Powell and fellow Trump attorney Jesse Binnall accessed voting systems in Georgia, replicating the software used to record and count votes. These copies were subsequently shared with other election deniers, including individuals tied to Peters’ own controversies in Colorado. Within weeks, Doug Logan, the CEO of Cyber Ninjas, known for orchestrating a highly partisan audit in Arizona, began conducting tests on voting machines in Georgia.

Communications reveal that Lambert coordinated closely with Logan in accessing new voting machines in Michigan, where conspiracy charges are currently pending against her. This pattern of behavior indicates a troubling network of individuals connected to high-profile election deniers, including Powell, who has already faced legal scrutiny in Georgia for her involvement in these breaches.

Despite these developments, the landscape remains concerning: many implicated operatives have not faced formal charges, and there is no apparent federal inquiry into the collaborative efforts of these election deniers to compromise voting systems. Given the testimonies collected by the January 6 committee, which included discussions between Powell, Patrick Byrne, Rudy Giuliani, and Donald Trump about acquiring voting software, urgency is warranted.

The potential misuse of this stolen software in the upcoming 2024 election cannot be overlooked. Various technicians who obtained this illicit software have drafted reports that were integral to lawsuits aimed at overturning election results, such as efforts by Kari Lake in Arizona and recent challenges in Georgia by local Republican party officials. Even if these “analyses” fail to substantiate claims of fraud, they could serve as ammunition for post-election litigation.

This isn’t just about legal consequences; the stakes for election security are alarmingly high. Cyber Ninjas had sought copies of Arizona’s voting software before these breaches became public knowledge, drawing strong objections from the software vendor, Dominion Voting Systems, which emphasized the dangerous implications of giving partisan entities access to sensitive data.

The implications of these actions continue to resonate, and organizations like Free Speech for People have been urging a federal investigation into the voting software scandal since its inception. It is critical for the Department of Justice to act decisively in addressing the potential risks posed by those who have illegally obtained voting software and to ensure the integrity of future elections.