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Trump Pardons Joe Lewis, Spurs' Former Owner, After Fraud Conviction

11/16/2025

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President Donald Trump pardoned Joe Lewis, the former owner of Tottenham Hotspur, after his 2024 conviction for insider trading.
Joe Lewis, 88, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud, resulting in a $5 million fine and three years of probation.
The pardon enables Lewis to seek medical treatment and visit family in the U.S.
Lewis expressed relief and gratitude, noting his family's management of Tottenham, now overseen by his daughter Vivienne and son Charles since 2022.

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President Donald Trump pardoned Joe Lewis, the former owner of Tottenham Hotspur, after his 2024 conviction for insider trading.
Joe Lewis, 88, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud, resulting in a $5 million fine and three years of probation.
The pardon enables Lewis to seek medical treatment and visit family in the U.S.
Lewis expressed relief and gratitude, noting his family's management of Tottenham, now overseen by his daughter Vivienne and son Charles since 2022.