Carlos Watson, founder of the now-defunct Ozy Media, had his 10-year federal prison sentence commuted by President Trump just hours before his scheduled surrender. Convicted for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that misrepresented Ozy Media's financial status, Watson was sentenced in December. Trump's intervention also voided a one-year probation and the $96 million restitution originally mandated. While the White House did not clarify the reasons for this decision, it highlights ongoing discussions about clemency and criminal justice reform in the context of high-profile cases.
Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy Media, received clemency from President Trump just hours before he was set to start serving a 116-month prison sentence for fraud.
Watson's criminal sentence, including a year of probation for Ozy Media, was commuted without explanation, absolving him of the $96 million restitution previously ordered.
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