US EditionTrump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
Five former NFL players received pardons for crimes like drug trafficking and perjury, reflecting a presidential focus on clemency and second chances, White House adviser said.
- On Feb 12, 2026, President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players, including Billy Cannon posthumously, announced by White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson in Washington.
- Despite the announcement, the White House did not provide a detailed explanation and did not return a request for comment Thursday night, even as Johnson praised the White House for her 'continued commitment to second chances.'
- Newton, an offensive lineman, pleaded guilty to a federal drug trafficking charge after authorities discovered $10,000 in his pickup truck and 175 pounds of marijuana in an accompanying car, driven by another man.
- President Donald Trump granted clemency to Joe Klecko, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who pleaded guilty to perjury, continuing a pattern of athlete-related pardons and altering their legal statuses and reputations.
- Because the White House offered no detailed explanation, the pardons covering offenses from perjury to drug trafficking are likely to prompt public debate, with figures like Travis Henry and Billy Cannon involved.
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The Washington Hispanic
Donald Trump granted pardons on Thursday to five former players of the National League of American Football (NFL) who had been convicted of various federal crimes. According to the White House, beneficiaries include Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon, who in the past faced charges that included perjury and drug-related crimes, according to court records. The announcement was made by the presidential pard…
President Trump Pardons 5 Former NFL Players * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Anthony
It’s pardon season. President Trump has just pardoned five former NFL players. The announcement of the pardons was made by President Trump’s pardon czar, Alice Johnson. The Hill provided the names of the players who were pardoned: President Trump issued pardons for five former NFL players Thursday. The former players include Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon. President Trump’s pardon czar, Alice Marie …
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