Florida businessman convicted of $1BILLION Medicare fraud spent NYE dancing at his daughter s wedding days after Trump commuted his 20-year prison sentence citing his declining health
Philip Esformes was among the slew of convicts pardoned by President Trump in the final days of his presidency
Esformes, 51, was convicted on 20 criminal counts in a $1billion Medicare fraud scheme in 2019
The healthcare executive was sentenced to 20 years in prison but only served 4
White House claimed the move had been supported by a number of former attorneys general and said Esformes is in declining health
Just days after his release, Esformes spent New Year s Eve dancing at his daughter Serena s wedding held in his backyard
January 22, 2021
CANNABIS CULTURE – Former President Donald Trump’s list of last-day pardons included 12 people imprisoned for non-violent cannabis offenses, some of who were under life-without-parole sentences.
Last Prisoner Project Executive Director and General Counsel, Sarah Gersten said in a press release that the act was, “…further evidence of the overwhelming bipartisan support for broad-based cannabis policy reforms.”
Corvain Cooper, 41, was sentenced to life without parole for distribution of marijuana and money laundering. Cooper has served more than 7 years in prison. Upon release, he plans to take care of his family and work for his local church.
Cooper told CAN-DO Clemency, “When the judge tells you that you have a life sentence, it feels as if you actually have a death sentence. For that is what it actually is, a natural death sentence.”
Albert Pirro had been among those expected to be on the list issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning. But when he was not, his ex-wife lobbied Trump directly.
On his last full day in office, President Donald Trump issued nearly 150 pardons, including former chief strategist Steve Bannon, rap stars, former members of Congress and more. One man from Utah was on the list. Lynn Barney was previously sentenced to 35 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, after previously being convicted for distributing a small amount of marijuana, according to a statement from the White House..
Pardon from Trump lifts âthe scarlet letterâ from Utah man
Pardon from Trump lifts âthe scarlet letterâ from Utah man
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SALT LAKE CITY â In his final hours in the White House, President Donald Trump issued
Trump gave a pardon to Lynn W. Barney, 41, of Enoch. Barney, though, didnât have time to talk about it Wednesday.
He was at his job in the construction industry. Barneyâs wife, Sarah Barney, spread the news to friends and family.
âWe live in America,â Sarah Barney told FOX 13. âPeople make mistakes all the time. His just happened to get them in trouble with the law.â