Trump pardons five ex-NFL players for crimes from perjury to drug trafficking
Former US President Donald Trump has pardoned five ex-NFL players, including Hall of Fame lineman Joe Klecko, for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. The group also includes Nate Newton, a former Dallas Cowboys player, who was informed of the pardon by team owner Jerry Jones. The White House pardon czar, Alice Marie Johnson, announced the pardons on social media. The five pardoned individuals are Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and the late Billy Cannon. The pardons were issued on Thursday, providing a second chance for these former NFL players who had faced various legal issues in the past. The move highlights Trump's willingness to grant clemency to individuals with high-profile athletic backgrounds, even in cases involving serious crimes.
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