The Latest Breaking News from Ozy Media

Trump grants clemency to Ozy Media co-founder convicted of fraud

Carlos Watson was on way to begin serving 10-year sentence when news reached him of his presidential commutation

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2025

Trump commutes sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson before prison term even begins

The former talk show host was convicted last year after the implosion of the once-buzzy and ambitious startup company

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Former Ozy Media CEO Sentenced To Prison For Fraud

Learn about the downfall of Ozy Media and former host Carlos Watson's involvement in a financial conspiracy case.

Top News · Dec 16, 2024

TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media

Former TV host Carlos Watson has taken the witness stand in the criminal trial surrounding the collapse of his Ozy Media

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024

Here’s what’s happened in Ozy Media cofounder Carlos Watson’s trial so far

Oprah, Stephen Colbert, Steve Harvey, Bill Gates, and A-Rod all seemed to be fans of Carlos Watson, the cofounder of Ozy Media. Today, there are no celebrities on hand or VC backers writing big checks. And interviews about Watson and Ozy Media are taking place on the witness stand in…

Fortune · Jun 18, 2024

Google CEO Testifies In Ozy Media Fraud Trial

Google CEO Sundar Pinchai refutes buyout claims in Ozy Media trial. Ozy Media faces fraud charges over misrepresentations.

Top News · Jun 14, 2024

Google CEO testifies at trial of collapsed startup Ozy Media and founder Carlos Watson

Google CEO Sundar Pinchai has testified briefly at the federal financial conspiracy trial surrounding the collapse of once-touted startup Ozy Media

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024

Ozy Media went from buzzy to belly-up. Its founder, Carlos Watson, is now on trial

For nearly a decade, Ozy Media projected an image of new-media success

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

In fraud case, embattled Ozy Media is a no show

The embattled company Ozy Media is scrambling to find a lawyer to represent it against federal fraud charges

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson arrested on fraud charges

Media company was shuttered in 2021 after huge losses and COO’s alleged impersonation during pitch to potential investor

The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2023