Federal clemency record
Pardon · January 15, 2026
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to Kenneth Caprist Kelly
Summary
Kenneth Caprist Kelly received a pardon on January 15, 2026, from President Donald Trump for armed bank robbery, assault during armed bank robbery, and use of a firearm during a crime of violence. Kelly was convicted in the District of Maryland in 1993 and sentenced to 69 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release.
Offense
Armed bank robbery; assault during armed bank robbery; use of firearm during a crime of violence
Maryland · 1993
Original sentence
69 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced April 14, 1993 · Maryland