A former adviser to President Trump's 2016 campaign and a longtime friend of Roger Stone confirmed Wednesday that he is leading an effort to have the former Trump associate pardoned
The"Pardon Roger Stone" group was organized to raise money for Stone and his family, collect signatures in favor of a pardon and create an avenue for the White House to discuss clemency with Stone's associates. "We're raising money, raising awareness and assuring the White House that we stand by for contact when, and if, they're ready," said Michael Caputo, the leader of the push.
Trump tweet complicates Roger Stone's sentencing 01:04Stone, Trump's longtime political adviser, was convicted on seven charges last year including lying to Congress and witness tampering. He is set to be sentenced on February 20 in Washington amid controversy over political intervention in his case.
GOP senators give 'tepid' response when asked about Stone 02:02Caputo said the other members of the pardon committee are"Roger's old friends," but he declined to name any of them beyond himself.Caputo added that the Stone family supports his efforts. A lawyer for Stone declined to comment.The money raised would be devoted to legal fees and the Stone family's bills, Caputo said. Stone has already been raising money for a legal defense fund to pay his attorney fees.
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