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U.S. Arrests Hope for Prisoners CEO Jon Ponder

8/19/2026

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  • U.S. authorities arrested Jon Ponder, founder and CEO of Hope for Prisoners, on multiple sexual assault charges in Las Vegas.
  • Detectives said additional victims may exist and asked tips at 702-828-3251.
  • President Donald Trump granted Ponder a full pardon on August 25, 2020.
  • His wife filed for divorce, seeking primary custody and citing domestic violence.