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Tina Peters Released from Colorado Prison

01 June 2026 10:16

Tina Peters, former Mesa County clerk, was released from a Colorado prison on Monday after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence. She served 20 months of a nine-year sentence for election security crimes.

- Peters was convicted of four felonies and three misdemeanors for granting unauthorized access to voting systems. - Her release follows a pre-parole investigation that found no issues at her home.

- Secretary of State Jena Griswold criticized the commutation, calling it a blow to election accountability. - The case has been a rallying point for election denial movements, with Trump advocating for her release.

The story continues to develop as details of her parole conditions remain unclear.

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