Record at a Glance
- Clemency type
- Pardon
- Presidential term
- 2017–2021
- Federal district
- Western District of North Carolina
- Offense
- False statements
- Sentence
- One year's probation; $9,500 fine (August 19, 2020)
- Current status
- Status unclear from available authoritative sources.
Original Case
DOJ lists: False statements. Sentence: One year's probation; $9,500 fine (August 19, 2020). Plea/trial history and any amendments beyond this table require case-document review.
Clemency
Pardon on January 13, 2021. Individual warrant scope requires review.
Trump Connection
Former North Carolina Republican Party chairman and former member of Congress; White House identified those party roles. No direct Trump business relationship verified.
Sources
- Primary Documentation
DOJ: Pardons Granted by President Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)U.S. Department of Justice2026-09-24 - Primary Documentation
DOJ clemency document: Robert Cannon HayesU.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney2026-09-24 active - Primary Documentation
White House clemency announcementArchived White House