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Associated Press
13 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Charles O. Scott, African American Millionaire Phi Beta Sigma, UVA Alumnus, and Health Entrepreneur, Receives Unconditional Presidential Pardon from Donald J. Trump
Alexandria, VA June 19, 2025 --( )-- Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc. announced that President Donald J. Trump has granted a complete and unconditional pardon to its co-founder, Charles O. Scott. The White House issued the official pardon warrant, absolving Mr. Scott of his conviction. Charles O. Scott is a distinguished member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at the University of Virginia, where he was a founding member of the Zeta Eta Chapter, established on April 17, 1974. This period was pivotal for African American students at UVA, and his involvement helped lay the foundation for a chapter that significantly impacted the university and surrounding community. Mr. Scott's personal journey is notable: born into poverty in rural Virginia, he graduated from the University of Virginia and became a millionaire entrepreneur in Alexandria, Virginia, exemplifying remarkable upward mobility. His vision was crucial in founding and leading Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc. 'We are immensely grateful to President Donald J. Trump for the unconditional pardon granted to our co-founder, Charles O. Scott,' said Dr. John M. Richards, MD, the company's formulator and co-founder. Dr. Richards received a patent for his work on Panoxol. The existence of a United States Patent (US 8,691,295 B2) for the Vasonoxol formula is a significant milestone that confers immense credibility. 'This is a momentous occasion for Mr. Scott, his family, and our entire organization. We have always believed in his integrity and are thankful that he can now move forward with his life and continue to contribute his entrepreneurial talents.' Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to innovation, Mr. Scott registered the trademark, Vasonoxol®. Under this new name, Vasonoxol®, he has rebranded Panoxol, the company's U.S.-patented, doctor-developed formula for healthy blood pressure. Charles rebranded to Vasonoxol, a Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc. registered trademark, overseen by CEO Mike Williams, Chairman William Dennis, and Chief Science Officer Dr. Bernad Fragomeni. Mr. Scott was honored for being an African American pardoned by President Donald Trump, and in a gesture of gratitude to Donald J. Trump, Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc., the company Mr. Scott co-founded, has also submitted an application for a trademark of the slogan, 'Making Arteries Great Again.' Vasonoxol® is now available on Amazon, and its official website, Further details from the pardon warrant can be found through the Department of Justice. About Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc.: Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc. is a health and wellness company based in Alexandria, Virginia. The company develops and distributes various herbal and clinical products, including the U.S.-patented, doctor-developed formula Vasonoxol®. Media Contact: Latorria Mason, Corporate Secretary Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc. 206 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 23214. Phone: 1-844-Panoxol. Email: [email protected] For more information on Vasonoxol® and the company, please visit: Websites: YouTube: @Vasonoxol Instagram: @OfficialPanoxol Social Media: YouTube: @Vasonoxol Instagram: @OfficialPanoxol Amazon Store: Contact Information: Clinical and Herbal Innovations Inc Latorria Mason 1-844-724-6965 Contact via Email Read the full story here: Charles O. Scott, African American Millionaire Phi Beta Sigma, UVA Alumnus, and Health Entrepreneur, Receives Unconditional Presidential Pardon from Donald J. Trump Press Release Distributed by
CBS News
a day ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Gov. Jared Polis announces pardons for Coloradans convicted of psilocybin possession at psychedelics conference
This week Colorado's governor said he's pardoning some people who were convicted in the state for possessing certain psychedelics. Gov. Jared Polis made the announcement on Wednesday at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver. The conference is going on all week at the Colorado Convention Center. Gov. Jared Polis speaks at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference on Wednesday. CBS The pardons cover people convicted of possessing the drugs found in so-called "magic" mushrooms: psilocybin and psilocin. "This is a step forward for the individuals -- they'll now have this cleared from their records," he said. "But also truly acknowledge the error in public policy that led to their conviction creating a more just system to break down barriers." In his speech, Polis also showcased the progress Colorado has made in the eventual legal use of psychedelic mushrooms, and the future of the psychedelics industry. In 2022, Colorado residents voted to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for people 21 and older in 2022. The measure also green lighted state-regulated "healing centers" where participants can experience the drug under supervision. The governor says he hopes Colorado can take on a leading role for the rest of the country when it comes to the legal framework, and research, around psychedelic mushrooms. "Colorado has been a national leader in breaking through outdated laws around cannabis, and now we are doing the same for natural medicine," Polis said in a prepared statement.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Todd Chrisley details ‘tip of the iceberg' that he says led to federal conviction
Reality star Todd Chrisley is sharing more details about what he says led up to his federal tax fraud conviction alongside his wife, Julie Chrisley. Both Todd and Julie Chrisley were pardoned by President Donald Trump and released from federal custody last month. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Chrisley, 56, took to TikTok on Wednesday to claim that he and his wife were targeted by former Georgia Department of Revenue investigator Josh Waites as 'big fish.' The Chrisleys have maintained that they were investigated partly for their celebrity status. In his TikTok post, he cited investigations by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and former Channel 2 Action News reporters Richard Belcher and Jodie Fleischer. The Revenue Department fired Waites in 2020 after the two news organizations reported that he had misstated his education credentials on a state document. However, a grand jury declined to indict him in 2022. Channel 2 Action News also reported that Waites' unit held onto more than $5 million in seized assets that should have gone straight into the state treasury. RELATED STORIES: AG's office says 'all options are on table' after grand jury's dismissal of Revenue agent's case Federal government tells Todd, Julie Chrisley it wants their nearly $1M settlement from Georgia In rare move, grand jury clears former Revenue agent citing 'malicious prosecution' against him Todd and Julie Chrisley released from federal prison after pardon from President Trump He goes on to say that he is only revealing the 'tip of the iceberg,' and will continue sharing more of his side of the story. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
How common are pardons in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) – As a Mississippi death row inmate awaits his fate amid his upcoming execution next week, some wonder how often pardons and sentence commutations occur in the state. Mississippi's oldest and longest-serving death row inmate, Richard Jordan, is set to be executed on Wednesday, June 25. Jordan has been on death row for 48 years. According to Mississippi's Constitution, the governor exclusively holds the pardon power. However, the governor and the legislature hold the clemency power. The governor's power is broad; in contrast, the legislature may only commute a defendant's sentence due to good behavior. Mississippi Supreme Court denies rehearing for death row inmate Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) data reveals that 21,360 inmates are in state custody. That is a more than 1.5% decrease compared to six months ago. Numerous governors in the last 50 years issued pardons or commutations of sentences. However, such measures have stopped in the last two gubernatorial administrations. Recent hesitation to issue either likely stemmed from former Gov. Haley Barbour (R-Miss.). He pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than 200 people before he left office in January 2012. This included 10 blanket pardons for people convicted of murder. His successor, Gov. Phil Bryant (R-Miss.), did not issue any pardons during his two terms as governor. Since becoming governor in 2020, Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) has not issued any pardons or sentence commutations. The state's last execution was in December 2022. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania launches online pardon application
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A pardon may soon be just a click away in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons launched an online application Tuesday, a first for the agency. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'In my experience, individuals can unfortunately face barriers to submitting an application such as not being able to print documents or not being able to mail the application for submission,' said Megan Reinprecht, staff attorney for Legal Aid of Southeastern PA. Only non-incarcerated people can use the eight-step application. Currently incarcerated people must instead fill out a PDF application. The board has also implemented AI into its process, using it to analyze hand-written applications. Staff previously had to retype each request. All of the changes are to make the process easier for applicants, said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, who chairs the board. 'They're fathers, mothers, aunts and uncles – and many of them have earned a second chance and a clean slate moving forward,' Davis said. Pennsylvania House passes bill to end nonprofit filing fees for volunteer fire companies Since taking office, Davis and the board has recommended more than 1,000 pardons to Governor Josh Shapiro. Former Governor Tom Wolf holds the record for most pardons by a governor. He granted clemency to 2,540 people while in office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
