Presidential Pardons Leave Victims Short of Millions in Restitution

Presidential pardons for convicted fraudsters have wiped out millions in owed restitution for victims.

Fraudsters and other convicted criminals granted clemency by President Trump have left victims and the government without over $119 million in unpaid restitution. Small businesses and retirees are among those missing out on funds as well-connected allies secure pardons. The missing payments highlight a major gap in the federal justice process.

• The totalFraudsters granted clemency owed more than $1 billion in total debts and restitution.
• Who is affectedSmall businesses and retirees lost out on funds meant to compensate them for financial crimes.
• The connectionSeveral of the pardoned offenders were represented by political allies of the president.