President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal that involved former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards.
In 1998, DeBartolo pleaded guilty to failing to report a felony when he paid $400,000 to Edwards in exchange for a riverboat gambling license.
DeBartolo avoided prison by agreeing to a plea deal. Edwards was sentenced to 10 years in prison and served eight, followed by six months in home detention and three years of probation, according to the Times-Picayune.
The White House announced the surprise decision to reporters on Tuesday.
This story will be updated.
