Executive Grant of Clemency for Andrew Zabavsky
(summarized)
January 22, 2025
Summary
Summary of Executive Grant of Clemency for Andrew Zabavsky
Purpose
- The executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump grants clemency to Andrew Zabavsky.
Actions Taken
- Andrew Zabavsky has received a full and unconditional pardon.
- The pardon addresses his convictions in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
- The charges pertained to violations of:
- Section 371, Title 18, United States Code
- Section 1512, Title 18, United States Code
- Zabavsky was sentenced on September 12, 2024, to:
- 48 months of imprisonment on each count (to run concurrently)
- 3 years of supervised release
- A $200 special assessment
- The President designated the Pardon Attorney to sign and execute the clemency document on his behalf.
Expected Impact
- The clemency grant clears Zabavsky’s criminal convictions, allowing for potential reintegration into society without the constraints of his prior sentences.
- It underscores the President's use of executive powers to issue pardons.