Trump commutes Ozy Media founder's criminal fraud sentence

President Trump commuted the prison sentence of Carlos Watson, a co-founder of now-defunct digital media company Ozy Media, shortly before the entrepreneur was set to start serving a nearly decade-long jail term. 

“I am profoundly grateful to President Trump for correcting this grave injustice. His decision reflects his unwavering commitment to fairness and justice for those who have been wrongfully targeted,” Watson said in Friday night's statement.

Watson was sentenced in...