Trump pardons 5 former NFL players ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
Summary
President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players, one of whom is deceased, for crimes such as lying to a grand jury and drug trafficking. The pardons were announced by Alice Marie Johnson, with acknowledgment from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for informing one player. The players include Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and Billy Cannon.Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned five former NFL players for various crimes.
- These crimes include perjury, drug trafficking, and counterfeiting.
- The players pardoned are Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and Billy Cannon.
- Joe Klecko was found guilty of perjury in an insurance fraud case.
- Nate Newton faced charges for drug trafficking involving a large amount of marijuana.
- Jamal Lewis was involved in a drug-related case concerning cellphone use to set up a deal.
- Travis Henry conspired to traffic cocaine in a drug ring between Colorado and Montana.
- Billy Cannon, who died in 2018, was involved in counterfeiting due to financial issues.
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