White-collar defendants seeking Trump's pardon
White-collar defendants are seeking Trump's pardon by framing themselves as victims of a corrupt justice system. Trump's recent actions indicate ongoing use of clemency powers. Various high-profile convicts are appealing directly to Trump through creative maneuvers. Interest in seeking presidential clemency has surged. Crypto entrepreneurs like Joby Weeks and Roger Ver are portraying themselves as victims and seeking clemency. Foreign businessman Ekim Alptekin has reemerged with a story involving the Biden family. Politicians facing corruption charges are also hoping for Trump's legal interventions.
Key Points
- Interest in seeking clemency has surged among white-collar convicts
- Creative maneuvers are being employed to appeal directly to Trump
- Crypto entrepreneurs like Joby Weeks and Roger Ver are seeking clemency
- Foreign businessman Ekim Alptekin has reemerged with a story involving the Biden family
- Politicians facing corruption charges are also hoping for Trump's legal interventions
Pros
- White-collar defendants exploring creative ways to appeal for clemency
- Interest in seeking presidential clemency has surged
- Trump's recent actions indicate ongoing use of clemency powers
Cons
- Risk of portraying themselves as victims of a corrupt justice system
- Potential public backlash for seeking clemency from Trump
- Legal strategies may not be well-received by judges or prosecutors