Denver: Judge Denies Release; Trump Announces Peters Pardon
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Denver, federal magistrate judge on Monday denied Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’ request to be released from state prison while she appeals her conviction for orchestrating a data breach tied to false 2020 election fraud claims. Peters was sentenced to nine years after state convictions for allowing unauthorized access to election systems. Last week a federal appeals court rejected the release request. On Thursday, President Donald Trump posted that he was granting Peters full pardon, though federal and state officials and legal experts said presidential pardons do not apply to state convictions. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Santa Rosa Press Democrat, The Orange County Register, TribLIVE, KBAK, KUSA.com and https://www.kkco11news.com.
Timeline of Events
- 2020: Election-related fraud allegations circulated after the presidential election.
- Unauthorized access to Mesa County election systems occurred; investigations followed.
- 2024: State prosecutors convicted Tina Peters on multiple charges and sentenced her to nine years.
- Peters sought federal habeas relief and interim release; federal appeals court and magistrate declined relief.
- This week: President Trump announced a pardon; Colorado officials said the pardon likely cannot overturn state convictions.
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Supporters of Tina Peters and former President Trump may gain political and symbolic victories from the public pardon announcement, though its legal effect on state convictions is contested.
Colorado election officials and residents may face continued distrust, administrative burden, and legal complexity stemming from the data breach and ensuing political disputes.
After reading and researching latest news, federal magistrate Scott Varholak denied Tina Peters' request for release pending appeal, she remains serving a nine-year state sentence for convictions tied to a 2020 election-related data breach, and President Trump announced a pardon that legal experts say likely lacks authority over state convictions.
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