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>In 1996, Adjmi was sentenced to four years in federal prison and ordered to pay substantial fines and restitution. He served roughly 3.5 years before his release. For years afterward, his conviction remained a stain on an otherwise well-connected life. However, those connections would eventually work in his favor.
>On the final full day of Donald Trump’s first term in office—January 19, 2021—Adjmi received a full presidential pardon. His clemency was championed by major figures in his community, including Haim Chera, speaking on behalf of the late Stanley Chera, a close personal friend of Trump. Other supporters included real estate families like the Cayres and the Sitts. The Trump White House characterized Adjmi as a respected businessman who had long since paid his debt to society and deserved a clean slate.
>While the pardon raised eyebrows given the gravity of the original offenses and his link to international drug money, it was one of many final-hour acts of clemency granted to well-connected individuals—especially those with ties to supportive religious or political networks.