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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Trump grants ‘FULL and Unconditional’ pardon to ex-Virginia sheriff convicted of taking $75K in bribes in ‘cash-for-badges’ scheme 
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Trump grants ‘FULL and Unconditional’ pardon to ex-Virginia sheriff convicted of taking $75K in bribes in ‘cash-for-badges’ scheme 

Last updated: May 26, 2025 7:43 pm
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President Trump made a controversial decision on Monday by announcing a full and unconditional pardon for former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of bribery. The president claimed that Jenkins was the victim of an overzealous Department of Justice under the Biden administration.

Jenkins, who served as the sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in March after being found guilty of corruption charges. He was involved in a scheme where he appointed local businessmen as auxiliary deputy sheriffs in exchange for over $75,000 in bribes. One of the individuals Jenkins appointed was a convicted felon, raising serious concerns about his judgment and integrity.

Despite the evidence presented during the trial, Trump argued that Jenkins and his family had been unfairly targeted by the Biden DOJ. The president took to Truth Social to express his support for Jenkins, describing him as a “wonderful person” who had been persecuted by the “Radical Left monsters.” Trump stated that Jenkins did not deserve to spend a single day in jail and therefore decided to grant him a full pardon.

Jenkins, who was scheduled to report to prison the following day, was spared from serving his sentence thanks to Trump’s intervention. The president emphasized that Jenkins would now have the opportunity to lead a “wonderful and productive life” outside of prison.

Federal prosecutors revealed that Jenkins accepted cash bribes and campaign contributions from several individuals, including convicted felons, in exchange for appointing them to law enforcement positions without proper vetting or training. This corrupt scheme undermined the integrity of the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office and compromised public safety.

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Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, Jenkins was not allowed to present exculpatory evidence during his trial, according to Trump. The president criticized the Biden-appointed judge overseeing the case for allegedly shutting down Jenkins’ attempts to defend himself and for displaying biased behavior.

In response to Jenkins’ pardon, acting US Attorney Zachary Lee emphasized that elected law enforcement officials like Jenkins are held to a higher standard of conduct. Lee stated that Jenkins had violated his oath of office and the trust of the citizens of Culpeper County by engaging in a cash-for-badges scheme for personal gain.

The decision to pardon Jenkins has sparked controversy and raised concerns about political interference in the justice system. Critics argue that Trump’s actions undermine the rule of law and send a dangerous message about accountability for corrupt behavior in public office.

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