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Las Vegas Police Arrest Jon Ponder Over Sexual Assault

8/20/2026

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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrested Jon Ponder on August 18, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump granted Ponder a full, unconditional pardon in February 2020.
Ponder faces a felony sexual assault count, seven custodial contact counts, an attempted coercion count, and 11 misdemeanors.
Nevada corrections officials barred him from state facilities and opened a separate investigation.
Police are urging the public to provide tips.

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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrested Jon Ponder on August 18, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump granted Ponder a full, unconditional pardon in February 2020.
Ponder faces a felony sexual assault count, seven custodial contact counts, an attempted coercion count, and 11 misdemeanors.
Nevada corrections officials barred him from state facilities and opened a separate investigation.
Police are urging the public to provide tips.