Federal clemency case file
Pardon of Brian Kelsey
Granted March 11, 2025 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Brian Kelsey was convicted in the Middle District of Tennessee in 2023 of conspiracy to defraud the United States and aiding and abetting the acceptance of excessive contributions. He was sentenced to 21 months imprisonment followed by 36 months supervised release. On March 11, 2025, President Donald Trump granted Kelsey a pardon.
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DOJ warrant
DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney · Primary-source verified
Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to defraud the United States; aiding and abetting the acceptance of excessive contributions
Middle District of Tennessee · 2023
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Original penalties
Sentence
21 months imprisonment · 36 months supervised release
Sentenced August 11, 2023 · Middle District of Tennessee
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DOJ warrant
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Primary-source verified · DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney