Venezuelan billionaire receives Trump pardon after $50 million job deal

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Venezuelan billionaire Julio Herrera Velutini received clemency not long after his daughter gave Alina Habba, a lawyer close to President Donald Trump, a job worth $50 million. Habba denied playing any role in the pardon process.

WHO: Julio Herrera Velutini and Alina Habba

WHAT: Herrera Velutini received a presidential pardon after his daughter gave Habba a $50 million job.

WHEN: Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The pardon followed the job deal, but no reason for the pardon was reported.

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