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Election denier Tina Peters released from prison early
- Peters was released from prison after Governor Polis commuted her sentence.
- She had served less than a quarter of a nine-year sentence.
- The clemency followed a campaign by allies of former President Trump.
- Peters was convicted of crimes related to attempting to influence public servants and conspiracy.
- Colorado Secretary of State warned the release could embolden the election-denier movement.
- Polis cited the unusual length of Peters’ sentence for a first-time non-violent offender.
- Peters previously served as Mesa County clerk and was linked to a 2020 election denial framework.
- Lindell-linked expert helped upgrade the county’s voting systems in 2021.
- Peters appeared with Lindell at a cybersymposium promoting rigged-election claims.
- The clemency announcement drew reactions from state officials and lawmakers.
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