Trump and DOJ try to spring former county clerk Tina Peters from prison
Briefly

Former election official Tina Peters is serving a nine-year sentence for compromising election equipment security. President Trump has demanded her release, criticizing the Colorado Attorney General for what he describes as politically motivated imprisonment. Peters was convicted after being indicted for leaking voting system BIOS passwords in 2022. Despite her conviction, Peters is pursuing an appeal and claims her health has worsened during incarceration. Judge Matthew Barrett emphasized the severity of her actions and her defiant nature during sentencing. Trump's Department of Justice is reviewing her case for potential intervention.
Peters, a former election official, was indicted for compromising voting equipment security by leaking confidential information, violating election integrity protocols for personal belief.
Judge Barrett emphasized the seriousness of Peters' actions during her sentencing, indicating the court's belief in her defiance and willingness to repeat her offenses.
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