Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder Carlos Watson's Sentence

Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy Media, had his nearly ten-year prison sentence commuted by former President Donald Trump just before he was set to surrender to authorities. Watson was originally sentenced to 116 months in prison for securities fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft following a conviction related to a scheme that defrauded investors out of tens of millions of dollars through false financial representations. The commutation also relieved Watson and Ozy Media from a $96 million restitution and forfeiture order. Supporters of Watson, including activist Glenn E. Martin, have praised Trump's decision, although the White House has not commented on the matter. The commutation raises questions about accountability in the media industry and the implications of Trump's decision. Watson continues to assert his innocence despite the conviction.