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Boosie Badazz Seeks $300,000 Refund Over Unkept Pardon Deal

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC · How we work

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Pardon lobbying ineffective

Rapper Boosie Badazz appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes on September 14, 2026, describing a $600,000 payment to lobbyists for a presidential pardon that was never granted.
A $300,000 refund is sought, an arbitration claim filed, and his lawyer sent a pardon request while JM Burkman & Associates registered lobbying for him.
Lauren Bis told CBS paying lobbyists for pardons is ineffective; pardons require Justice Department review.

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Independent pardon process

Rapper Boosie Badazz appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes on September 14, 2026, describing a $600,000 payment to lobbyists for a pardon that was never granted.
The White House said President Donald Trump was not swayed by lobbyists and his pardon remains robust and independent, overseen by counsel and Justice Department.
Lauren Bis said review includes White House counsel, Justice Department and pardon czar Alice Johnson.

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Pardon lobbying ineffective

Rapper Boosie Badazz appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes on September 14, 2026, describing a $600,000 payment to lobbyists for a presidential pardon that was never granted.
A $300,000 refund is sought, an arbitration claim filed, and his lawyer sent a pardon request while JM Burkman & Associates registered lobbying for him.
Lauren Bis told CBS paying lobbyists for pardons is ineffective; pardons require Justice Department review.

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