Lambert Junttila trial in voting machine tampering case set for October

Attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila is slated to proceed to trial on Oct. 21 due to scheduling concerns with the previously scheduled trial date. 

While Oakland County Circuit Judge Jeffrey S. Matis previously scheduled a trial for July 15, Lambert Junttila’s attorney, Dan Hartman, objected to the date due to a potential conflict with another trial he had scheduled in late July, as Lambert Junttila’s trial is expected to last two to three weeks. 

Lambert Junttila is one of three individuals indicted as part of an investigation into alleged tampering with voting machines following the 2020 election that former President Donald Trump lost to President Joe Biden. Former state Rep. Daire Rendon (R-Lake City) and attorney and Republican former Attorney General nominee Matt DePerno are also facing charges.

Rendon’s and DePerno’s cases have been remanded to district court for preliminary examination, while Lambert and her attorney have opted to go directly to trial. 

Matis also noted both parties had agreed to set a deadline for motions for one month prior to the case on Sept. 20, to ensure all motions are heard and avoid any last-minute curveballs in the case. 

Prosecutor Tim Maat said they would be prepared to go to trial on July 15, which would be the prosecution’s preference, but waived any right to a speedy trial. Lambert similarly waived her right to a speedy trial, with the October date marking the soonest date both attorneys and the court would be available.