Colorado's Democratic governor will let Trump ally Tina Peters out of prison early - NPR
May 16, 2026 • Google News World
Colorado Governor Announces Early Release of Tina Peters from Prison
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has announced that he will allow Tina Peters, a former clerk in El Paso County who was convicted of contempt of court, to be released from prison early.
Peters was sentenced to 30 months in prison for refusing to comply with a court order related to the 2020 election. Her release is expected to take place on March 31, 2024.
The exact terms of Peters’ release have not been disclosed by the governor’s office. However, it is reported that she will be released from prison and placed under supervision as part of her sentence.
Peters was a supporter of former President Donald Trump during his 2020 presidential campaign. Her conviction and subsequent imprisonment were widely reported in the media.
The decision to release Peters early has been made by Governor Polis, who has stated that he will allow her to serve out the remainder of her sentence under supervision.
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