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Boosie Badazz lawsuit over failed Trump pardon

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In late June 2026, rapper Boosie Badazz (Torrence Hatch) was charged with multiple violations of his federal supervised release after an incident at Houston’s Dome Nightclub, prompting leading to a July 10 hearing that could add an 18‑month term to a pending Texas aggravated‑assault case. On July 13, Boosie 13 he filed a civil suit against far‑right political operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, seeking a $300,000 refund of the $600,000 he paid for a promised presidential pardon of his federal firearms conviction. The complaint cites a contract clause that would return half the fee if no pardon materialised; Wohl and Burkman the lobbyists deny any such a provision, claim they “tried very, very hard,” and point to financial strain from unrelated legal fines. Text messages released to investigators show the lobbyists asserting they had “Trump on speed dial” and later telling Boosie’s lawyer that the pardon had been signed and was awaiting announcement. A White House official confirmed that no pardon application was ever filed and warned that third‑party payments can undermine clemency prospects. By July 18, 18 Boosie had moved the dispute into arbitration while continuing the refund claim. Commentators highlighted the case as an example of the “pardon economy” that emerged during the Trump administration, raising concerns about lobbying ethics and potential bribery. Federal prosecutors remain seeking revocation of Boosie’s supervised release, while the civil and arbitration actions keep the lobbyists’ conduct under scrutiny. In early August, August Boosie told host Rickey Smiley that the $600,000 arrangement was a “Ponzi scheme,” reiterating that no pardon was delivered and that on the promised half‑refund clause had expired. On August 6, he appeared again on Smiley’s 6 “On The Spot,” calling Spot” podcast that the deal was a scam, denying accusations that he was of “snitching,” quoting the lobbyists’ promises, noting that conservative figures have distanced themselves, and emphasizing his status as a powerful Black man. Federal prosecutors continue to seek revocation of his supervised release while the civil and arbitration actions keep the lobbyists’ conduct under scrutiny.

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