
Former President Donald Trump has pardoned Scott Jenkins, the former Culpeper County Sheriff who was facing a 10-year federal prison sentence for bribery and corruption charges. Jenkins was convicted by a jury for accepting more than $100,000 in cash and checks from wealthy citizens in exchange for deputy badges.
The conviction was supported by substantial evidence, including undercover photos and videos showing Jenkins accepting payments. Six individuals who paid bribes to Jenkins had previously pleaded guilty and cooperated with authorities, strengthening the prosecution’s case against the former sheriff.