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flag Joseph Schwartz, pardoned federally, began a state prison term in Arkansas for Medicaid fraud and tax evasion on Dec. 29, 2025.

flag Joseph Schwartz, a former nursing home operator pardoned by President Trump for federal crimes, began serving a 12-month state prison sentence in Arkansas on December 29, 2025. flag Despite the federal pardon, which cleared his federal convictions, he was required to fulfill his state-level sentence for Medicaid fraud and tax evasion, including $1.8 million in restitution. flag He had served 90 days in federal prison but was still obligated to complete the remaining nine months under Arkansas law. flag A judge rejected his attorney’s request to delay sentencing due to dietary needs, noting the state prison has a kosher kitchen. flag The case underscores that federal pardons do not override state court rulings.

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