Federal clemency record
Pardon · January 15, 2026
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to James Michael Klos
Summary
James Michael Klos received a pardon on January 15, 2026, from President Donald Trump for possession of an unregistered firearm, a conviction from 2006 in the U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania. Klos's original sentence consisted of 12 months probation.
Offense
Possession of an unregistered firearm
Western Pennsylvania · 2006
Original sentence
12 months probation · 50 hours community service
Sentenced September 18, 2006 · Western Pennsylvania