Tag: Doc
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Tina Peters speaks out after release from Colorado prison
PUEBLO — Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, convicted of participating in efforts related to election conspiracy theories promoted by President Donald Trump, was released from state prison Monday. The Colorado Department of Corrections confirmed shortly after 8 a.m. that Peters, whose sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis, was processed for release from the…
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DOJ launches investigation into Colorado prison, youth facility conditions
The U.S. Department of Justice opened an investigation into possible constitutional violations of Colorado prisoners through inadequate treatment and transgender housing policy, according to a release by the agency. The department’s letter of notice to Gov. Jared Polis on Monday identified housing “biological males” in female units in violation of religious freedom, inadequate medical care,…
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COVID-19 deaths among Colorado prisoners more than double in December
Inmate deaths associated with COVID-19 more than doubled in Colorado prisons this month, underscoring continuing scrutiny over whether enough has been done to help slow the virus’s spread behind bars. A total of 24 prisoners have died after showing symptoms of the disease or testing positive, up from 11 as of Dec. 1, according to…