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Convicted Media Executive Carlos Watson's Nearly 10-Year Sentence Commuted by Trump While Headed to Prison


Published on 2025-03-29 04:24:33 - TheWrap
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  • Carlos Watson, the convicted Ozy Media founder-turned-fraudster who was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison late last year, had his sentence commuted by President Donald Trump on Friday as he was driving himself to prison.

Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy Media, had his nearly 10-year prison sentence for fraud and identity theft commuted by former President Donald Trump. Watson was convicted for misleading investors about the company's financial health and impersonating other media executives. His sentence was set to begin as he was on his way to prison when the commutation occurred. This decision by Trump has sparked discussions on the use of presidential clemency powers, especially in cases involving media figures and the implications for justice and accountability in the media industry.

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