US EditionDrug Dealer Granted Clemency by Trump Sent Back to Prison for Violating Terms of His Release
Jonathan Braun violated release terms with violent acts, sexual misconduct, and toll evasion, prompting his return to federal prison, prosecutors said.
- On Monday, Jonathan Braun was sent back to federal prison in Brooklyn after violating his release terms following a commutation by President Donald Trump in January 2021.
- Violent and financial violations prompted the return to custody as Jonathan Braun swung an IV pole, groped his family’s live-in nanny, threatened worshippers, evaded bridge tolls 40 times, and failed to pay $160 in fines.
- Prosecutors described Braun’s conduct as brazen and violent, causing fear and terror, while Judge Kiyo Matsumoto hoped his remorse was sincere and Kathryn Wozencroft said custody gave him time to reflect.
- The court resentenced Jonathan Braun to 27 months behind bars after prosecutors sought the five‑year sentence, and time already in custody will be subtracted.
- His 2019 plea and 10-year sentence provide context for the commutation and return as Jonathan Braun pleaded guilty to drug charges linked to smuggling more than 100,000 kilograms of marijuana.
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Drug dealer granted clemency by Trump sent back to prison for violating terms of his release
A convicted drug dealer granted clemency by President Donald Trump has been sent back to federal prison for violating the terms of his release after being charged with several new crimes.
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