Federal pardon power cannot overturn state convictions, leaving Tina Peters incarcerated in Colorado despite presidential efforts and calls for her release.
Trump Pardons MAGA Election Denier For State Crimes Because When You're A Star, They Let You Do It - Above the Law
Donald Trump is attempting to secure the prison release of convicted former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced for election-related crimes.
Judge Points Out Glaring Typo While Denying Pro-Trump Election Worker's Petition to Get Out of Prison
Tina Peters' habeas petition was denied because federal review awaited completion of her unresolved state-level appeals, leaving her state conviction and nine-year sentence in place.