UK Billionaire Joe Lewis Receives Pardon from President Trump for Insider Trading Conviction

UK Billionaire Joe Lewis Receives Pardon from President Trump for Insider Trading Conviction

UK billionaire Joe Lewis, previously the owner of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, was granted a pardon by President Donald Trump for his conviction in the US related to insider trading. The 88-year-old had admitted to securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud. The pardon was issued to enable him to travel to the US for medical care and to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as confirmed by a White House official. Lewis, the founder of Tavistock Group, a prominent investment firm with interests in various sectors including luxury hotels, resorts, and sports, expressed his gratitude for the pardon.