Trump pardons jailed ex-Colorado election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court
President Donald Trump has issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections administrator convicted of a data breach scheme tied to false claims of election fraud. His pardon power doesn't cover state crimes, so Peters remains in prison.
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4 viewpointsTrump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges
Trump issues symbolic pardon for election-denier Tina Peters, who was convicted on state charges
Trump claims to have ‘pardoned’ imprisoned Mesa clerk Tina Peters
Center
8 viewpointsTrump pardons jailed ex-Colorado election official Tina Peters, but she was charged in state court
Trump says he's he pardoned election denier Tina Peters; Colorado says it's invalid
'Make no mistake, this is a lawless act': Colorado officials reject Trump’s Tina Peters pardon claim
Right
4 viewpointsTrump asserts he has pardoned county clerk convicted in Colorado case
Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison
Trump grants 'full pardon' to Tina Peters after election interference conviction
Trump 'Symbolically' Pardons Tina Peters As CO Elected Officials Lose Their Stuff. Wonder Why?
Trump announces pardon for Colorado clerk: 'Simply wanted to make sure that our elections were fair'