Federal clemency case file
Pardon of James M. Kernan
Granted May 28, 2025 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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James M. Kernan was convicted in the Northern District of New York in 2010 of knowingly and willfully permitting a convicted felon to be engaged in the business of insurance. He was sentenced to 60 months of probation. On May 28, 2025, President Donald Trump granted Kernan a pardon.
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DOJ warrant
DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney · Primary-source verified
Court case
Offense and conviction
Knowingly and willfully permitting a convicted felon to be engaged in the business of insurance
Northern District of New York · 2010
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
60 months probation · 400 hours community service · $250,000.00 fine
Sentenced January 25, 2010 · Northern District of New York
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DOJ warrant
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Primary-source verified · DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney