‘Tiger King’ star Joe Maldanado calls on Governor Polis to consider prisoner swap with Tina Peters
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By Alaina Tomesh
Published on March 12, 2026.
Convictor, Joe Maldanado, a convicted felon known as 'Tiger King', has proposed a prisoner swap with former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. He argues that it would be a win-win-win for both the state and the country, as President Trump has expressed his desire for Tina Peters' release. The proposal comes as Democratic lawmakers in Colorado are urging Governor Polis not to grant clemency to Tina Peters, citing sentencing disparities in cases like this.
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