JOURNAL ARTICLE

Loan Shark Freed by Trump Gets Another 27 Months in Prison.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hurtado, Patricia; Faux, Zeke; Mider, Zachary R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Jonathan Braun, a loan shark and convicted drug trafficker who was sentenced to 27 months in prison for violating the terms of his federal release after being granted clemency by President Donald Trump in 2021. Braun, who previously served time for running a marijuana-smuggling ring, returned to lending practices that involved high-interest loans and violent threats against borrowers. Following multiple arrests for violent incidents, including threats and sexual assault, Braun was ordered to pay a $100,000 fine and has pending charges in New York state court. His lending practices have drawn scrutiny, with reports of interest rates exceeding 500% and significant legal judgments against him. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:189216063
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