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Jay-Z Exec Emory Jones Freed After 15 Years
5 Sep
Summary
- Emory Jones received a presidential pardon from Trump.
- Jones served nearly 16 years for federal cocaine charges.
- Jay-Z offered Jones a job and wrote a letter to the judge.
Emory Jones, a Roc Nation executive and confidant of Jay-Z, received a presidential pardon on September 3. Jones had been incarcerated for approximately 15 years following federal cocaine charges filed in 2000. His sentence was initially nearly 16 years.
Jay-Z demonstrated loyalty by writing a letter to the presiding U.S. District Judge in 2010, pledging to provide Jones with employment. This support, along with other factors, led to a reduction of Jones' sentence by 37 months.
Jones was released in 2016 and subsequently joined Roc Nation as Head of Lifestyle. He also co-founded the apparel brand Paper Planes. REFORM Alliance CEO Jessica Jackson praised the pardon, highlighting Jones' entrepreneurial spirit and growth post-incarceration.
