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Trump-Pardoned Nursing Home Owner Begins State Sentence

12/30/2025

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Joseph Schwartz, a nursing home owner pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump, reported to the Arkansas Department of Corrections to serve his state sentence for tax evasion and Medicaid fraud, of which one-third must be served before parole.
Judge Karen Whatley denied Schwartz's delay request.
Schwartz had pleaded guilty to a $38 million tax fraud scheme.
Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General, emphasized Schwartz must fulfill his state sentence.

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Story summary

Joseph Schwartz, a nursing home owner pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump, reported to the Arkansas Department of Corrections to serve his state sentence for tax evasion and Medicaid fraud, of which one-third must be served before parole.
Judge Karen Whatley denied Schwartz's delay request.
Schwartz had pleaded guilty to a $38 million tax fraud scheme.
Tim Griffin, Arkansas Attorney General, emphasized Schwartz must fulfill his state sentence.