"Tina Peters' Criminal Trial Delayed Again After Lawyer Switch"

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' criminal trial, related to a 2021 breach of the county’s election system, has been postponed again after she fired another team of lawyers. The trial, originally scheduled to begin Friday, has been rescheduled for July 29 through Aug. 12. Peters, who faces 10 counts, has switched attorneys multiple times and cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the latest change. The judge expressed concern over Peters' delay tactics and granted the continuance based on motions filed by both the previous and new attorneys. This marks the fourth time the trial has been postponed.