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Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder before beginning sentence


Published on 2025-03-29 13:24:11 - UPI
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  • President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the criminal sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson, a few hours before he was due to begin serving a 116-month prison term in California.

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Former President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy Media, just before Watson was set to begin his prison term. Watson was convicted on charges related to fraud and misleading investors about the company's financial health and partnerships. The commutation came as a surprise to many, given the severity of the charges and the ongoing investigations into Ozy Media's operations. Trump's decision was influenced by arguments that Watson's contributions to media and journalism, as well as his personal character, warranted leniency. This move has sparked debate over the fairness of the justice system and the influence of political connections in legal outcomes.

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