Federal clemency record
Pardon · December 23, 2020
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to Jesse R. Benton
Summary
Jesse R. Benton, convicted in the Southern District of Iowa in 2016 of conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, causing false records, causing false campaign contribution reports, and false statements scheme, was granted a pardon by President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020. Benton had been sentenced to 24 months probation.
Offense
Conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States; causing false records; causing false campaign contribution reports; false statements scheme
Southern District of Iowa · 2016
Original sentence
24 months probation · 160 hours community service · $10,000.00 fine
Sentenced September 20, 2016 · Southern District of Iowa