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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(123,788 posts)
Tue May 27, 2025, 12:40 PM Tuesday

Who is Scott Jenkins? What to know about the ex-sheriff Trump pardoned

President Trump granted another pardon Monday for a former official he claimed was the victim of a “weaponized” Department of Justice (DOJ) during the Biden administration, granting clemency to former Sheriff Scott Jenkins.

Jenkins served as the sheriff of Culpeper County in Northern Virginia for a decade but lost his reelection bid in 2023 amid the charges he was facing and eventually was convicted for bribery. He was about to report to prison for a 10-year sentence before being pardoned.

Here’s what to know about Jenkins:

Long-standing career derailed by bribery allegations

Jenkins served as the county sheriff for 12 years, first being elected in 2011 and winning reelection twice, running as both a Republican and independent.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scott-jenkins-know-ex-sheriff-025712970.html

Obviously more than allegations. He's a man after Trump's own heart.

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Who is Scott Jenkins? What to know about the ex-sheriff Trump pardoned (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday OP
Trump is building a reserve force of criminals who owe him their freedom Attilatheblond Tuesday #1
if he becomes a cop RJ-MacReady Tuesday #2
Jenkins accepted bribes in the form of cash or campaign contributions from two undercover FBI agents. sop Tuesday #3

Attilatheblond

(6,023 posts)
1. Trump is building a reserve force of criminals who owe him their freedom
Tue May 27, 2025, 12:43 PM
Tuesday

He likes white guys who are OK with breaking the law.

sop

(14,461 posts)
3. Jenkins accepted bribes in the form of cash or campaign contributions from two undercover FBI agents.
Tue May 27, 2025, 01:12 PM
Tuesday

It wasn't "weaponization" of the DOJ, it was a classic sting operation by the feds. Lots of Republicans and Democrats have been targeted by these FBI operations.

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