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Arkansas AG Seeks 31-Day Prison Term for Trump-Pardoned Fraudster

12/4/2025

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin seeks to have Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home operator pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump, serve 31 days in state prison.
The request cites Schwartz's $38 million employment tax fraud, over $1 million restitution, and a prior 90 days in custody.
Griffin filed the motion in Pulaski County, requesting Schwartz to report within seven days.
Schwartz's attorney Kevin Marino argues the motion is unfounded.

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin seeks to have Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home operator pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump, serve 31 days in state prison.
The request cites Schwartz's $38 million employment tax fraud, over $1 million restitution, and a prior 90 days in custody.
Griffin filed the motion in Pulaski County, requesting Schwartz to report within seven days.
Schwartz's attorney Kevin Marino argues the motion is unfounded.