Trump commutes Ozy Media founder's criminal fraud sentence

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson just before prison surrender

Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.

CNBC - 4d

Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender

Carlos Watson, who started the now-defunct digital media company, had been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendant whose sentence had been commuted

A Jan. 6 defendant who was tried alongside leaders of the Oath Keepers was pardoned by President Trump on Monday, after previously receiving a sentence commutation. Thomas Caldwell, a U.S. Navy ...

The Hill - 2d

Death Sentences Commuted for 3 Americans Over Failed Congo Coup

The three Americans had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment ahead of an expected visit from a Trump official.

The New York Times - 23h

Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola

President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.

The New York Times - 5d

Charlie Javice, Founder of Startup Bought by JPMorgan, Found Guilty at Fraud Trial

Her lawyer told the jury that the bank had buyer’s remorse and claimed fraud to get out of the deal.

Inc. - 5d

He Got Clemency From Trump. Now He’s Facing Charges of Injuring a Child.

Jonathan Braun, who has had a string of legal issues since President Trump commuted his drug sentence four years ago, was arrested after allegedly punching an acquaintance and shoving a 3-year-old.

The New York Times - 1d

How Trump Could Make Larry Ellison the Next Media Mogul

The co-founder of Oracle and friend of President Trump, who was a flamboyant fixture in the 1990s, has returned to the spotlight through — of all things — TikTok.

The New York Times - 10h

Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup

Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six dead

CBS News - 23h

The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok

Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last-minute bid.

Wired - 13h

DOGE staffer who resigned over past social media posts reinstated with higher access: Filing

A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned over racist posts that resurfaced on social media last month was reinstated to oversee the slashing of waste, fraud and abuse in ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump Media filing opens door for president to sell $2B in stock

Trump's social media company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange commission that could allow the president's trust to sell more than $2 billion of shares.

ABC News - 21h

In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal

A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer base

ABC News - Mar. 26

Judge dismisses criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams

The DOJ argued that charges against Adams should be tossed to avoid hurting the mayor's ability to cooperate with immigration policies of President Trump.

CNBC - 17h

Trump calls 'never ending' Signal leak story 'old and boring,' blasts media

President Trump slammed the media for its “never-ending” coverage of the Signal group chat leak, calling it “old and boring.” In a post Sunday on Truth Social, Trump praised Sen. Markwayne Mullin ...

The Hill - 3d

The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America

Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”

The New York Times - 2d

Trump Media Moves to Register the President’s $2 Billion in Shares Again

President Trump’s shares of the company have been held in a trust since he won the election last year. The stock has plunged 40 percent this year.

The New York Times - 17h

Dem attorneys general use new media to mount Trump resistance

Court proceedings might often unfold behind closed doors, but the Democratic attorneys general challenging President Trump’s expansive agenda want to bring their work to your feed. Democratic ...

The Hill - 23h

The White House's Barstool problem

Dave Portnoy, a Trump supporter and the founder of Barstool Sports, went viral for his blistering critique of the administration’s group chat debacle

NBC News - 5d

NYSE’s Texas platform debuts with Trump’s social media stock

Shares of the president’s company fell on the state’s market amid a broad sell-off fuelled by his trade agenda

Financial Times - 2d

Forget Influencer Trips. Why This Founder Is Taking Her Customers to Kyoto

Apothékary founder Shizu Okusa is expanding beyond products with a $10,000 wellness retreat.

Inc. - 2d

Sentencing Council’s new guidelines are corrosive and unfair

Varying pre-sentencing approach based on ethnicity risks eroding support for things we know work

Financial Times - 3d

Trump Media shares drop after warning the president's trust and other insiders could sell stock

Insiders and major stakeholders, including the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, can sell stock "from time to time," the company disclosed in a filing.

CNBC - 15h

Acquiescing to Trump is a surefire way to lose

The media is significantly muted. Anti-Trump commentators and anchors have been fired. Criticism of the administration has been curtailed.

The Hill - 1d

Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources

Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.

ABC News - 1d

Rubio Orders U.S. Diplomats to Scour Student Visa Applicants’ Social Media

The order comes as President Trump expands deportation efforts, including of students who have spoken out in support of Palestinians during Israel’s war in Gaza.

The New York Times - 1d

Wife of man mistakenly sent to Salvadoran prison says he's not a criminal

The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."

CBS News - 11h

Singer Sean Kingston and mother Janice Turner convicted in fraud scheme

Sean Kingston and his mom, Janice Turner, were convicted on multiple wire fraud charges after being accused of stealing over $1 million in cash and goods from several businesses.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

What should combating racial sentencing disparities look like?

Sentencing Council’s treatment of ethnic minority status as an unchanging fact of life was the wrong approach

Financial Times - 2d

Trump kicks off sale of $2.3bn Truth Social stake

Shares in Trump Media and Technology Group drop after company outlines plans in filing

Financial Times - 14h

Advertisers look for flexibility as they parse how Trump's new tariffs will affect their businesses

Advertisers are seeking flexible terms with media companies as uncertainty grows from President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.

CNBC - 12h

Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push

The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.