Wealthy Offenders Exploit Pardon Connections to Trump
A lucrative 'pardon industry' has emerged, allowing wealthy inmates to pay lobbyists and lawyers with ties to Trump's team to secure presidential pardons.
Wealthy offenders are exploiting connections to President Trump's team to secure presidential pardons through a thriving 'pardon industry,' according to a new investigation. One inmate paid influential lobbyists and lawyers with ties to the administration and was able to walk free, while others are now following his blueprint - though it's not always clear who can truly deliver these pardons.
The investigation reveals how a network of politically-connected lawyers, lobbyists, and former Trump associates have capitalized on the president's broad pardon powers, charging exorbitant fees to help wealthy offenders secure clemency. This has created a murky, unregulated industry where it's often unclear who has the influence to sway the president's decisions.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
