https://www.wnd.com/2026/04/defense-reveals-rage-filled-judge-who-sentenced-tina/
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CASE SUMMARY
The defense for former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters has challenged the veracity of a statement by Judge Matthew Barrett regarding her now vacated nine year prison sentence. While Barrett claimed the term sat at the midpoint of presumptive ranges, the defense argues the sentence was effectively doubled by making counts consecutive rather than concurrent, a tactic they describe as almost unheard of for a single criminal episode.
LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS
The Colorado Court of Appeals recently vacated the original sentence, ruling that the judge violated constitutional protections by lashing out at Peters for exercising her free speech rights. Although her convictions were affirmed, a resentencing process is currently underway. Peters legal team has formally requested the removal of Judge Barrett from the case, citing documented prejudice and a courtroom rant where he labeled her a charlatan.
EXECUTIVE AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT
The case has drawn significant attention from high level political figures. President Donald Trump, who granted Peters a full pardon, has publicly condemned the prosecution as partisan targeting. While Colorado officials previously stated the pardon did not apply to state offenses, the President has continued to call for her release. Governor Jared Polis has admitted the sentence was egregious but has not yet taken action to intervene.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Tina Peters was prosecuted following a 2020 security breach in her office which she maintains was an effort to preserve election records and investigate potential fraud. Supporters frequently contrast her prosecution with the lack of legal action against Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who was found to have posted election system passwords online. Peters is currently pursuing an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Bad judge 😡👎
