A Democratic governor in Colorado has made the controversial decision to commute the prison sentence of Tina Peters, allowing the Trump supporter to be released early from custody.
Peters, who previously served as a county clerk in Mesa County, Colorado, was behind bars after being convicted on charges related to tampering with election equipment.
The early release decision by Gov. Jared Polis comes following efforts by the Trump administration to push for Peters’ freedom from prison.
The commutation has sparked debate given Peters’ conviction for interfering with voting equipment while she held her position as an election official.
