Colorado election denier Tina Peters to be freed from prison
Summary
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has cut the prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk convicted for tampering with election equipment, making her eligible for release next month. This decision followed calls from President Trump to free her, who had previously pardoned her despite not having authority over state cases.Key Facts
- Tina Peters was serving about nine years for tampering with county voting machines after the 2020 election.
- Governor Polis reduced her sentence by half, with Peters expected to be released on June 1.
- President Trump had pardoned Peters last year, though he cannot legally pardon state-level cases.
- The decision was criticized by Colorado Democrats like Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold.
- Polis also granted clemency to 43 other people on the same day, including 35 pardons and 9 commutations.
- Governor Polis said the decision was made carefully, acknowledging clemency can be controversial.
- Critics say reducing Peters’ sentence may encourage election denial efforts.
- President Trump publicly supported freeing Peters through social media.
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