BREAKING: Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis is set to receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, according to reports from The Telegraph. This urgent update comes after Lewis, aged 88, was fined £4 million for pleading guilty to insider trading, avoiding jail time in 2024 due to health concerns.
Lewis, who relinquished ownership of Spurs to the Lewis Family Trust in 2022, has not been expected to return to the North London club. His pardon could significantly impact his legal standing, as it would forgive his federal crime, potentially restoring his civil rights and removing any further punishment.
This development is particularly noteworthy as it follows a series of pardons issued by Trump since returning to the presidency after succeeding Joe Biden. Insider trading offenses can carry sentences of up to two years in prison, although Lewis escaped this fate thanks to pleas for leniency from both the prosecutor and his attorneys.
The Lewis family has taken full control of Tottenham Hotspur this year following the departure of Daniel Levy, who held the chairman position for nearly 25 years. The new club hierarchy features Joe’s children, Vivienne and Charles Lewis, along with Vivienne’s husband Nick Beucher. Eric Hinson was appointed as a non-executive director last month, working alongside non-executive chairman Peter Charrington and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham.
In September, Levy confirmed his exit, stating, “I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees.” He expressed gratitude to the fans for their support throughout his tenure, emphasizing the club’s growth into a global powerhouse.
As this situation develops, the full implications of Trump’s pardon on Lewis and Tottenham Hotspur remain to be seen. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments, and follow us on platforms like Google News, Flipboard, and Twitter for real-time updates on this unfolding story.
