Federal clemency case file
Pardon of John Frederick Tate
Granted December 23, 2020 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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John Frederick Tate was convicted in the Southern District of Iowa in 2016 of conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, causing false records, causing false campaign contribution reports, and participating in a false statements scheme. He was sentenced to 24 months of probation. On December 23, 2020, President Donald Trump granted Tate a full pardon.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States; causing false records; causing false campaign contribution reports; false statements scheme
Southern District of Iowa · 2016
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Original penalties
Sentence
24 months probation · 160 hours community service · $10,000.00 fine
Sentenced September 20, 2016 · Southern District of Iowa
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