Video shows Tina Peters involved in prison altercation with another inmate at correctional facility

PUEBLO, COLORADO: Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk convicted in an election equipment tampering case, was involved in a physical altercation with another inmate inside the La Vista Correctional Facility on Sunday, January 18, according to surveillance video and official statements.

The incident did not result in any reported injuries and is currently under review by prison authorities.

Peters is serving a nine-year sentence after being convicted on seven counts, including multiple felonies related to election fraud and misconduct, following her sentencing in October 2024.

Video shows Tina Peters in prison scuffle

Surveillance footage released by the Colorado Department of Corrections shows Tina Peters pushing a cart through a doorway.

Moments later, another inmate approaches. The video, obtained by local news partners, then shows Peters emerging from the doorway with her hands on the other inmate’s neck, appearing to push the individual backward across the room before the encounter ends after a few seconds.

The recording contains no audio but shows Peters and the other inmate briefly grabbing each other before being separated. Based on the footage, Peters appears to be the aggressor, although the lack of sound makes it difficult to determine the full circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.

DOC confirms Tina Peters prison altercation

A spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Corrections confirmed that the incident involving Tina Peters occurred on Sunday, January 19, and did not result in any injuries.

Colorado Department of Corrections spokesperson Alondra Gonzalez-Garcia told the Scripps News Group that, “The Department can confirm that inmate Tina Peters was involved in an incident with another inmate at the La Vista Correctional Facility on January 18, 2026, in which no one was injured.”

“As is the Department’s practice and policy, it promptly conducted an administrative investigation that included reviewing a surveillance recording.”

A press release posted to Peters’ account on X claimed that she “will be locked down completely for 24–72 hours and held in IDO (the hole) for an unknown period of time.” Gonzalez-Garcia, however, said Peters is not in solitary confinement but was moved to a different housing unit.

The press release from Peters stated that she was inside a maintenance closet when another inmate approached her and began hitting her. According to the release, she raised her hands and pushed the inmate away.

“She was subsequently handcuffed, shackled, and brought to solitary,” the statement continued. “Tina was told she is being charged with felony assault for defending herself against an unprovoked attack.”

In 2024, Peters was convicted on three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, one count of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty, and failing to comply with the secretary of state. She was sentenced to nine years in prison.