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Trump Pardons Darryl Strawberry for 1995 Federal Tax Evasion Conviction

The White House said his years of sobriety demonstrated rehabilitation that merited clemency.

Overview

  • Officials confirmed the pardon covers Strawberry’s federal tax case only and does not alter his past Florida state drug convictions.
  • Strawberry, 63, thanked the president in a social media post and said Trump personally called him on Nov. 6 to deliver the news.
  • In 1995, Strawberry pleaded guilty to one felony count for failing to report roughly $350,000 in autograph and appearance income and agreed to pay more than $430,000, receiving probation and home confinement.
  • The White House cited his Christian faith, long-term sobriety, ministry work, and founding of a recovery center as reasons for the decision.
  • The action came as the administration confirmed several other clemency moves this week, including pardons for former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and ex-aide Cade Cothren.