(Larry Robinson, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel)Instead, the three judges all expressed concern about District Court Judge Matthew Barrett’s statements during Peters’ sentencing. Last month, Peters lost an attempt in federal court to be released from prison while she appeals her conviction. They also are asking the appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon and immediately set Peters free. The Federal Bureau of Prisons tried but failed to get Peters moved to a federal prison. Marshals would storm a Colorado prison to release Peters unless she is freed by the end of this month.

Source: Daily Sun January 15, 2026 02:48 UTC