DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration is seeking to transfer Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk and known figure in election conspiracy circles, from state prison to federal custody, as confirmed by the Colorado Department of Corrections and a member of her legal team. Peter Ticktin, one of her lawyers, shared that the letter requesting the move was received on Wednesday but offered no specific reasons for it. He speculated that the transfer could facilitate her involvement in ongoing investigations into 2020 election practices or due to health issues Peters is reportedly facing while incarcerated.
Peters, now 70, was sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty last year of allowing unauthorized access to election machine data and misrepresenting the identity of the person involved. Allegations arose from her claims about fraud in the 2020 election, making her a controversial poster figure within the election conspiracy movement.
President Donald Trump and several of his supporters have advocated for Peters’ release as she works to appeal her conviction. In a recent statement, Trump expressed intention to act on her behalf ahead of the midterm elections. However, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has publicly opposed any attempts to move Peters, deeming such actions outrageous and stating, 'Any scheme to prevent her from being held accountable under Colorado law is outrageous.'
Furthermore, Peters’ ongoing allegations of rigged voting systems lack substantial evidence, a claim disputed by Colorado’s election officials, including Republican county clerks who have defended the integrity of the electoral process in the state. As she awaits the outcome of her appeal, the state is also pushing against her requests for release during this period.
Peters, now 70, was sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty last year of allowing unauthorized access to election machine data and misrepresenting the identity of the person involved. Allegations arose from her claims about fraud in the 2020 election, making her a controversial poster figure within the election conspiracy movement.
President Donald Trump and several of his supporters have advocated for Peters’ release as she works to appeal her conviction. In a recent statement, Trump expressed intention to act on her behalf ahead of the midterm elections. However, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has publicly opposed any attempts to move Peters, deeming such actions outrageous and stating, 'Any scheme to prevent her from being held accountable under Colorado law is outrageous.'
Furthermore, Peters’ ongoing allegations of rigged voting systems lack substantial evidence, a claim disputed by Colorado’s election officials, including Republican county clerks who have defended the integrity of the electoral process in the state. As she awaits the outcome of her appeal, the state is also pushing against her requests for release during this period.
