A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.
Venezuelan billionaire Julio Herrera Velutini was pardoned by President Donald Trump after his family offered a $50 million deal to Alina Habba, Trump's former lawyer. The deal was reportedly made through Herrera's daughter, Isabela Herrera, who also donated $3.5 million to a super PAC tied to Trump. Habba denied playing any role in the pardon process.
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- ✓ Julio Herrera Velutini, a Venezuelan billionaire, was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
- ✓ Herrera's family offered Alina Habba a contract worth $40 million, with bonuses that could push the total above $50 million.
- ✓ Herrera's daughter, Isabela Herrera, donated $3.5 million to a super PAC tied to Trump.
- ✓ Alina Habba denied playing any role in the pardon process.
What changed
Further details have emerged about the $50 million deal between Herrera's family and Habba, with multiple sources corroborating the story.
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Trump Pardoned Venezuelan Billionaire After $50 Million Deal with Alina Habba
Venezuelan billionaire Julio Herrera Velutini was pardoned by President Donald Trump after his family offered a $50 million deal to Alina Habba, Trump's former lawyer. The deal was reportedly made through Herrera's daughter, Isabela Herrera, who also donated $3.5 million to a super PAC tied to Trump. Habba denied playing any role in the pardon process.
Why it matters
This story involves allegations of influence peddling and potential corruption within the Trump administration. The pardon has raised questions about the role of money and connections in securing clemency. Herrera had faced felony bribery charges in the US and had struck a plea deal for a misdemeanor campaign finance violation.
What is confirmed
- Julio Herrera Velutini, a Venezuelan billionaire, was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
- Herrera's family offered Alina Habba a contract worth $40 million, with bonuses that could push the total above $50 million.
- Herrera's daughter, Isabela Herrera, donated $3.5 million to a super PAC tied to Trump.
- Alina Habba denied playing any role in the pardon process.
Still unconfirmed
- Corey Lewandowski was involved in the pardon process.
What to watch next
- Further investigation into Alina Habba's role in the pardon process
- Any potential charges or actions against Herrera or his family members
- The impact of this story on future pardon decisions and ethics reforms
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (14)
- The New York Times — A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal.
- MundoNOW — Daughter of Venezuelan Banker Made Million-Dollar Donation Before Trump Pardoned Father
- Law Commentary — Trump Pardoned Venezuelan Billionaire After Family Offered Alina Habba $50 Million Deal
- Raw Story — Trump pardoned billionaire charged with bribery after family bankrolled Alina Habba: NYT
- Alternet — Billionaire nabbed Trump clemency deal just weeks after hiring Habba for $50M
- thepavlovictoday.com — Corey Lewandowski and the Pardon That Waits
- popular.info — PopInfo Weekly: Billionaires, bribes, and Blackstone
- www.independent.co.uk — Venezuelan family scored a Trump pardon after giving $50M job ...
- www.lawcommentary.com — Trump Pardoned Venezuelan Billionaire After Family Offered ...
- www.abajournal.com — Billionaire received pardon after family company hired former ...
- www.europesays.com — A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina ...
- www.yahoo.com — Political World Stunned as It’s Revealed Billionaire Scored ...
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