Tina Peters has been reportedly assaulted in prison, and authorities are now attempting to portray her as the aggressor in the incident.
A video transcript reveals that Peters was performing porter duty when an inmate approached her. The inmate lunged at Peters, who restrained them with both arms before walking away after calming the situation. The incident occurred during routine operations involving a cooling unit being moved into a maintenance closet.
This misrepresentation follows a recent appellate hearing regarding Peters’ prosecution, where state prosecutors faced significant scrutiny for their handling of charges. Judges highlighted critical errors in how Tina Peters was prosecuted: the jury was instructed on misdemeanor language but convicted her under felony charges, resulting in an additional 15 months in prison.
During proceedings, one judge questioned whether the prosecution’s position—that the case could be treated as a felony despite misdemeanor instructions—was legally sound. When pressed about the remedy for this error, the state prosecutor admitted uncertainty but maintained it was supported by case law. A judge explicitly stated: “I’m baffled at the position that’s being taken.”
Governor Jared Polis has been under scrutiny for his role in Tina Peters’ imprisonment. The governor has stated he is reviewing cases for clemency but has not released her despite appeals, as she remains incarcerated after being convicted of felony charges related to a 2020 election fraud scheme.
