Colorado Stands Firm: Tina Peters to Stay in State Custody

Tina Peters, a former county clerk, is currently in a Colorado state prison. She was found guilty of breaking into voting machine data. This was based on false claims about the 2020 election. The federal government asked to take her into their custody. But Colorado officials said no. The state corrections department made it clear. They decide who gets transferred, not outside groups. The federal prison system did not comment on the request. Peters is serving a nine-year sentence for her actions. The reason for the federal request is unknown. The state kept that information secret. They said sharing it would not be good for the public. Peters has become a symbol for some who doubt election results. Former President Donald Trump even called for her release. Some of Peters' lawyers made bold statements. One suggested using the military to free her. Another claimed Colorado wants to keep her silent. County clerks in Colorado blame Peters for making their jobs harder. They say she spread mistrust in the voting system. Governor Jared Polis praised the state's election system. He said he would defend Colorado's values. The state corrections department is under his control. They will follow his orders. The clerks' association is still worried about the situation.