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Lobbyist Joshua Nass Negotiates Plea Deal in Extortion Case

4/8/2026

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Joshua Nass, a lobbyist, is negotiating a plea deal on extortion charges.
Nass was arrested March 13 for hiring someone to intimidate nursing home owner Joseph Schwartz and his son for $500,000.
His lawyers requested an extension for indictment deadline to April 27.
Schwartz pleaded guilty to tax fraud and received a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump in November 2025.
Trump has used pardons more often than past presidents.

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Joshua Nass, a lobbyist, is negotiating a plea deal on extortion charges.
Nass was arrested March 13 for hiring someone to intimidate nursing home owner Joseph Schwartz and his son for $500,000.
His lawyers requested an extension for indictment deadline to April 27.
Schwartz pleaded guilty to tax fraud and received a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump in November 2025.
Trump has used pardons more often than past presidents.