Record at a Glance
- Clemency type
- Commutation
- Presidential term
- 2017–2021
- Federal district
- Eastern District of New York
- Offense
- Conspiracy to import marijuana into the United States; money laundering
- Sentence
- 10 years' imprisonment; five years' supervised release; $100,000 fine (May 28, 2019)
- Current status
- Sentenced to 27 months in federal custody November 10, 2025 for supervised-release violations; present BOP status needs direct confirmation.
Original Case
DOJ lists: Conspiracy to import marijuana into the United States; money laundering. Sentence: 10 years' imprisonment; five years' supervised release; $100,000 fine (May 28, 2019). Plea/trial history and any amendments beyond this table require case-document review.
Clemency
Commutation on January 19, 2021. Individual warrant scope requires review.
Trump Connection
Not yet established by a cited source in this draft.
Since Clemency
2024-02 · regulatory action
A federal court entered a $20.3 million FTC judgment concerning merchant cash advances, including monetary relief and civil penalties.
Legal Status: Civil judgment, not a criminal conviction.
- Development Source
FTC judgment announcementFederal Trade Commission
- Development Source
2025-11-10 · criminal case
A federal judge imposed 27 months for supervised-release violations. Reported underlying conduct included threats, unwanted sexual contact and unpaid tolls.
Legal Status: Revocation proceeding; distinguish findings under the revocation standard from separate criminal jury convictions.
- Development Source
Braun returned to prisonAssociated Press
- Development Source
Sources
- Primary Documentation
DOJ: Commutations Granted by President Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)U.S. Department of Justice2026-09-24 - Primary Documentation
DOJ clemency document: Jonathan BraunU.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney2026-09-24 active