Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Tina Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
A group of local and national news outlets, including The Associated Press, is pushing to retain media access throughout the defendant’s criminal case.
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Tina Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
A group of local and national news outlets, including The Associated Press, is pushing to retain media access throughout the defendant’s criminal case.