Former owner of Tottenham Hotspur, Joe Lewis, is expected to be pardoned by President Donald Trump of the United States. Lewis transferred ownership of Spurs to the Lewis Family Trust in 2022 after being fined £4 million for insider trading. Despite the pardon, he will not be returning to the club.
In 2024, Lewis was spared jail time in the US following a plea for leniency based on his health and guilty plea earlier in the year. President Trump has granted numerous pardons since taking office, with Lewis set to be the latest recipient, as reported by The Telegraph.
A presidential pardon in the US legally forgives a federal crime, halting further punishment and restoring civil rights. Lewis, facing a potential two-year prison sentence, will not serve time behind bars.
The official pardon for Lewis is scheduled to be announced by the White House today. The British billionaire expressed relief that the ordeal was over, allowing him to retire and focus on his family’s business endeavors.
Following Daniel Levy’s departure, the Lewis family assumed full control of Tottenham this year. The club will continue to operate under the Lewis name, with Joe Lewis remaining in retirement. The current hierarchy includes Joe’s daughter Vivienne, son Charles, and Vivienne’s husband Nick Beucher, along with new addition Eric Hinson as a non-executive director.
Levy’s tenure as chairman came to a close in September after nearly 25 years, marking a shift towards a more traditional management structure at the club. In his farewell statement, Levy expressed pride in the club’s achievements and thanked the fans for their support over the years.
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