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Joseph Schwartz, pardoned federally, began a state prison term in Arkansas for Medicaid fraud and tax evasion on Dec. 29, 2025.
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.
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.
He had served 90 days in federal prison but was still obligated to complete the remaining nine months under Arkansas law.
A judge rejected his attorney’s request to delay sentencing due to dietary needs, noting the state prison has a kosher kitchen.
The case underscores that federal pardons do not override state court rulings.
Joseph Schwartz, indultado por el gobierno federal, comenzó un período de prisión estatal en Arkansas por fraude de Medicaid y evasión de impuestos el 29 de diciembre de 2025.