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Trump Grants Gentile Clemency, Probe Halted Over $2.5 M Bribe

6/21/2026

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Political appointees in the Trump administration halted an early criminal probe into the clemency granted to David Gentile.
U.S. President Donald Trump granted clemency to David Gentile, whose conviction involved a $1.6 billion fraud that hurt thousands of investors.
Brooklyn prosecutors said Gentile discussed offering $2.5 million-plus payments to secure his clemency, naming Rev. Frank Mann for allegedly lobbying on his behalf.

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Political appointees in the Trump administration halted an early criminal probe into the clemency granted to David Gentile.
U.S. President Donald Trump granted clemency to David Gentile, whose conviction involved a $1.6 billion fraud that hurt thousands of investors.
Brooklyn prosecutors said Gentile discussed offering $2.5 million-plus payments to secure his clemency, naming Rev. Frank Mann for allegedly lobbying on his behalf.