Trump Pardons Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins Amid Corruption Allegations

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Trump Pardons Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins Amid Corruption Allegations
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President Trump pardoned Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery and sentenced to 10 years, claiming the case was politically motivated and criticizing the Biden administration. Jenkins, who was convicted of accepting bribes to make businessmen auxiliary deputy sheriffs, received a full and unconditional pardon from Trump, continuing his pattern of supporting allies through clemency.

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