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Former Drug Dealer Granted Clemency by Trump Back in Custody for Violent Crimes

Jonathan Braun, a former drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump, faces multiple assault charges including one against a toddler.

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  1. Man Given Clemency by Trump Held Without Bail After Allegedly Assaulting a Child

    Braun now faces a return to a federal prison cell, where he could serve additional time – depending on the outcome of the cases in his string of recent arrests.

    Man Given Clemency by Trump Held Without Bail After Allegedly Assaulting a Child

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  3. Convicted Felon Released by Trump Returns to Prison

    Braun then shoved the man's 3-year-old child to the ground, causing a red mark on his back and substantial pain.

    Convicted Felon Released by Trump Returns to Prison

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Updated: Apr 5th, 2025, 12:05 AM ET

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Jonathan Braun, a 41-year-old convicted drug dealer, is back in custody after being charged with several violent crimes, including assaulting a toddler. Braun, whose 10-year federal sentence was commuted by President Trump, has violated the terms of his supervised release multiple times, prompting a judge to deem him a danger to the community. His latest arrest follows a series of incidents involving assaults and threatening behavior. He is scheduled to appear in court on multiple dates in April and faces a potential return to prison if convicted.

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  • Jonathan Braun, a convicted drug dealer who had his sentence commuted by Trump, has been arrested again for multiple violent offenses, including assaulting a toddler.

  • Braun's repeated legal troubles raise concerns about the implications of granting clemency, particularly to individuals with a history of violence.

  • The case highlights the potential risks involved in the clemency process as Braun faces new charges and possible prison time.

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