Drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump is charged with violating his release
Briefly

Jonathan Braun, a convicted drug dealer whose 10-year prison sentence was commuted by former President Donald Trump, has been arrested again for multiple violent crimes. Following several assault charges, including significant allegations of assaulting a toddler, Braun was deemed a danger to the community by the judge. He had only served one year of his sentence before receiving clemency. Now facing violations of his release conditions, Braun's case raises questions about the implications of pardons and their potential misuse as he awaits further court appearances.
Jonathan Braun, a convicted drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump, faces severe new charges including assaulting a toddler and several violations of supervised release.
Judge Kiyo Matsumoto ruled Braun a danger to the community due to his recent criminal actions, highlighting the risks involved in granting clemency.
Read at AP News
[
|
]