Federal clemency record
Pardon · November 7, 2025
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to Cade Cothren
Summary
Cade Cothren was pardoned on November 7, 2025, by President Donald Trump for offenses including conspiracy to defraud the United States, honest services wire fraud (six counts), use of a fictitious name to carry out unlawful business, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering (seven counts) in the Middle Tennessee district. Cothren had been convicted in 2025 and sentenced to 30 months imprisonment.
Offense
Conspiracy to defraud the United States; honest services wire fraud (six counts); use of fictitious name to carry out unlawful business; conspiracy to commit money laundering; money laundering (seven counts)
Middle Tennessee · 2025
Original sentence
30 months imprisonment · $25,000.00 fine
Sentenced September 16, 2025 · Middle Tennessee