Jared Polis Did the Right Thing
Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued 35 pardons and commuted the sentences of nine prisoners, including controversial cases. One notable commutation was for Tina Peters, a former clerk convicted of election-related crimes, which has sparked bipartisan backlash. Critics argue that Polis' actions undermine election integrity and accountability, while supporters contend that the original sentence was excessively harsh.
- ▪Governor Polis granted 35 pardons and commuted the sentences of nine prisoners.
- ▪Tina Peters, convicted of breaching election security, had her sentence reduced from nearly nine years to about four-and-a-half years.
- ▪Polis' decision has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, highlighting concerns over election integrity.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Colorado Gov. Jared PolisRick Bowmer/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. On Friday afternoon, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued 35 pardons. He also commuted the sentences of nine prisoners, allowing them to be released years before they otherwise would be. Some of these acts of clemency were deeply controversial. Polis, a Democrat, shortened the sentences of multiple convicted murderers. He is also setting free Brandin Kreuzer, who shot Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Tucker in 2008 and has served 15 years of a 50-year sentence.
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