This story is from February 18, 2020
Donald Trump pardons ex-49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Junior
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has pardoned
DeBartolo Jr., who built the San Francisco 49ers' 1980s-'90s dynasty, was involved in one of the biggest owners' scandals in the sport's history. In 1998, he pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid $400,000 to former Louisiana governor
Edward DeBartolo Jr
., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal.DeBartolo Jr., who built the San Francisco 49ers' 1980s-'90s dynasty, was involved in one of the biggest owners' scandals in the sport's history. In 1998, he pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid $400,000 to former Louisiana governor
Edwin Edwards
in exchange for a riverboat gambling license.White House
announced the surprisedecision
to reporters on Tuesday, along with NFL greatsJerry Rice
, Jim Brown, Ronnie Lott and Charles Haley.Top Comment
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1803 days ago
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