Arkansas Attorney General Demands Justice Despite Federal Pardon in Massive Nursing Home Fraud
Arkansas AG Tim Griffin insists that Joseph Schwartz, pardoned by Trump after a $38 million tax fraud conviction, must still serve state prison time and repay over $1 million owed to taxpayers.
In an era when federal pardons sometimes shield convicted criminals from accountability, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin stands firm on protecting the rights of hardworking Americans. Joseph Schwartz, former operator of nursing homes nationwide, was federally pardoned last month by President Donald Trump for orchestrating a staggering $38 million employment tax fraud. Yet, Griffin insists this pardon does not erase Schwartz’s obligations under Arkansas law.Schwartz pleaded guilty last year to defrauding the IRS by withholding employee taxes but failing to remit them, impacting health care and rehabilitation facilities across 11 states. While the federal pardon may have wiped away his...
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