Trump pardons former sheriff convicted of bribery
Published: 5/27/2025

Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins convicted of fraud and bribery was pardoned by Trump, avoiding a 10-year jail sentence. Trump criticized the Biden-led Department of Justice and praised Jenkins as a "wonderful person." Jenkins was found guilty of accepting bribes to make businessmen law enforcement officers without proper training, violating his oath of office. The pardon is the latest in a series of pardons granted by Trump to his supporters.