WASHINGTON, D.C.   2/18/2020   2:13pm(est)

 

 

 

Donald Trump has commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich. The former Governor was convicted of trying to sell the vacated Senate seat left by former President Barack Obama, for personal gain. Financier, Michael R. Milken and former New York City Police Commissioner, Bernard B. Kerik also had their prison sentences commuted on Tuesday. Former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie Debartolo Jr. received a pardon from the president on Tuesday for his part in a 1998 corruption case.

 

 

 

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The New York Times (@nytimes) reported, Kerik was convicted of tax fraud and lying to the government. Milken, who was known as the “junk bond king” back in the 80’s, was convicted for securities fraud. Debatolo pleaded guilty in 1988 to concealing an extortion attempt. Debartolo was fined $1 million for his crimes and suspended by the NFL for one year. He later handed over the 49ers team to his sister Debbie.

 

 

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Eddie DeBartolo Jr., who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2016, speaks in the Hall of Fame press room at the the 5th annual NFL Honors at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in San Francisco. (Photo by Jack Dempsey/Invision for NFL/AP Images)

 

 

 

The Debartolo announcement was made at the White House with former players and friends of Debartolo attending, including Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Jim Brown, and Charles Haley. Rice spoke at the announcement saying:

 

 

“Eddie was like that 12th man that was on that football field. You know that this guy, you know, he wanted us to win. And I think he’s the main reason why we won so many Super Bowls. So today is a great day for him. I’m glad to be here and be a part of that.”