Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson in financial conspiracy case

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Source: Associated Press

Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson in financial conspiracy case

By CHRIS MEGERIAN
Updated 10:19 PM EDT, March 28, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson on Friday, just hours before Watson was due to report to prison for a nearly 10-year sentence in a financial conspiracy case.

Watson was convicted last year in a closely watched case that showcased the implosion of an ambitious startup company at a time of turmoil in the media industry. He had been ordered to surrender to prison on Friday.

Watson thanked the president in a statement and blasted the judge who sentenced him as “conflicted and unethical.”

“I am profoundly grateful to President Trump for correcting this grave injustice. His decision reflects his unwavering commitment to fairness and justice for those who have been wrongfully targeted,” Watson said.

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