His name came as a surprise to many, because he was not listed among those tossed about town recently as possible pardons Clinton would consider before he leaves office.
The Illinois Democrat pleaded guilty in 1996 to using public funds to pay employees who did little or no work, as well as to buy personal gifts. He was sentenced to 17 months in prison and $100,000 in fines.
Administration officials said Clinton also pardoned Tyson Foods executive Archie Schaffer III. Schaffer was sentenced to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine after being convicted of trying to influence agricultural policy by arranging for then-Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy to attend a Tyson birthday in 1993.
Officials said Clinton also pardoned two women who were involved in drug cases and received long sentences because of mandatory sentencing laws.
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