UMVA has learned that Tina Peters, a 71-year-old Gold Star mom, has finally been freed from prison in Colorado after serving time for a non-violent crime.
The news brings a sense of relief and celebration, but it's essential to remember the circumstances that led to her imprisonment and the questionable actions of Governor Jared Polis, who now claims to be a champion of her cause.
Governor Polis, an ultra-left Democrat, has been trying to rewrite history and cover his own role in this case of Soviet-style injustice, which has raised concerns about his integrity and motivations.
As the Governor of Colorado, Polis had the authority to pardon state charges against Tina Peters, but he chose not to, instead allowing her to suffer in prison for two years, despite her repeated requests for clemency.
When Tina Peters was beaten by young female gang members at the La Vista, Colorado prison, and had eight requests denied to move to the safe wing, Governor Polis remained silent, failing to show compassion or fairness.
The Governor's inaction was also evident when Tina Peters was accused of assaulting a 29-year-old inmate, despite evidence showing she was defending herself from a violent attacker, and when her bail was denied, and she was sentenced to nine long years in prison.
Now, Governor Polis is taking victory laps, portraying himself as a humanitarian who came to the rescue of Tina Peters, but this seems to be nothing more than a calculated move to boost his reputation and presidential ambitions.
By cutting Tina Peters' sentence from 9 years to 4.5 years, Governor Polis has created a facade of compassion, but he has not addressed the underlying injustices and has left the door open for her parole officer to revoke her freedom at any time.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Governor Polis' actions were likely driven by self-preservation and a desire to mitigate the damage to his reputation, rather than a genuine concern for Tina Peters' well-being.
The Governor's position was influenced by various factors, including President Trump's efforts to hold Colorado accountable, the deteriorating economy, and the exposure of his own friend's questionable treatment under the law.
It was only when Tina Peters' plight gained public attention, and pressure mounted on Governor Polis, that he finally took action, but even then, it was a half-hearted measure that did not fully address the injustices she faced.
Governor Polis' PR efforts to portray himself as a hero have no basis in reality, and instead of taking a victory lap, he should reflect on his actions and ask himself how he allowed such a grave injustice to occur.
