President Trump pardons Cleveland real estate mogul James Kassouf, a co-host of Trump’s Bratenahl fundraiser in August
Kassouf, whose business runs parking lots and the Tower at Erieview, received a pardon for one count of making false tax return decades ago. Author: Mark Naymik (WKYC) Updated: 3:19 PM EST December 24, 2020
CLEVELAND Among the people President Donald Trump pardoned Dec. 23 is longtime Cleveland businessman James Kassouf, who has owned and managed downtown parking lots and major properties, including the 40-story Tower at Erieview, which he and other investors purchased in 2018.
Kassouf pleaded guilty decades ago to one count of making a false tax return. As part of his 1999 plea deal and sentencing, he received one year s probation that included four months home confinement and a $10,000 fine, according to the U.S. Justice Department records.
Tonight President Trump pardoned Roger Stone, Paul Manafort, and the father of Jared Kushner:
AP – President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law.
The actions bring to 49 the number of people who Trump in the last two days has granted clemency either through pardons or sentence commutations.
Below is the full statement from the White House on all who were pardoned today, including the 3 commutations:
Today, President Donald J. Trump granted Full Pardons to 26 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of an additional 3 individuals.
The White House
Today, President Donald J. Trump granted Full Pardons to 26 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of an additional 3 individuals.
James Kassouf – President Trump granted a full pardon to James Kassouf. This pardon is supported by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Representative David Joyce, Representative Darrell Issa, Pastor Darrell Scott, and many friends in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Kassouf pled guilty in 1989 to one count of filing a false tax return. Since his conviction, he has devoted extensive time and resources to supporting causes such as Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, and his local church and fire department. Mr. Kassouf’s pastor, who also writes in support of today’s action, highlights Mr. Kassouf’s “vision” to make his community a better place. Mr. Kassouf is dedicated to revitalizing the city of Cleveland and has been intensely involved in the Northeast Ohio community.
President Trump pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, father of Jared Kushner, more
President Donald Trump
Posted: Dec 23, 2020 6:31 PM
Updated: Dec 23, 2020 9:46 PM
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The White House announced late Wednesday that President Trump has pardoned, among others, former campaign manager Paul Manafort, friend Roger Stone, and Charles Kushner, father of the president s son-in-law Jared.
Here s the complete release detailing the president s actions today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grants of Clemency
Today, President Donald J. Trump granted Full Pardons to 26 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of an additional 3 individuals.
James Kassouf President Trump granted a full pardon to James Kassouf. This pardon is supported by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Representative David Joyce, Representative Darrell Issa, Pastor Darrell Scott, and many friends in Northeast Ohio. Mr. Kassouf p