Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has announced that she will not be pursuing criminal charges in relation to the breach in election equipment passwords by the Secretary of State’s Office. After a seven-week investigation, McCann concluded that there were no violations of the law regarding the publication of the passwords. She stated that the passwords were published in error and not knowingly, as required by the statutes. There was also no indication that the passwords were published in an effort to influence the outcome of an election. This decision comes after prosecutors and investigators in McCann’s office conducted an extensive investigation into the matter.
This development comes as a relief to many, as concerns were raised about the security of the voting system following the breach. Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s office has faced scrutiny over the incident, but McCann’s decision not to press charges alleviates some of those concerns.
While this decision may put an end to the criminal investigation, it is important to note that this is a developing story and more information may come to light. However, for now, McCann’s decision not to pursue charges in this case signifies a resolution to the issue. Voters can now have confidence that the integrity of the election process has not been compromised by the breach in passwords.
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