BREAKING: Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis is set to receive an official pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports from The Telegraph. This urgent announcement follows Lewis’s guilty plea for insider trading, resulting in a hefty £4 million fine but allowing him to avoid jail time in 2024.
The 88-year-old businessman pleaded guilty to the charges after transferring ownership of Tottenham to the Lewis Family Trust in 2022. While he will remain retired from the club, the pardon signifies a significant moment in his legal battles, as it could restore his civil rights and eliminate further punishment.
Lewis, who has faced scrutiny over his financial dealings, received leniency from the court due to his frail health. This decision comes as Trump resumes his presidential powers and continues to issue pardons since returning to office.
Notably, Lewis’s family has taken full control of Tottenham following the departure of Daniel Levy, who stepped down after nearly 25 years as chairman. The club is now under the leadership of Lewis’s daughter Vivienne, son Charles, and Vivienne’s husband Nick Beucher.
“I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees,” Levy stated upon his departure. “We have built this club into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level.”
As Tottenham transitions into a new organizational structure, Eric Hinson has recently joined as a non-executive director, working alongside non-executive chairman Peter Charrington and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham.
This developing story is expected to resonate across both the sports and business communities. Lewis’s pardon could have implications for his reputation and future endeavors, while Tottenham fans are watching closely as new leadership takes the helm.
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